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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs

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A comforting dish of seared chicken thighs topped with a rich creamy garlic mushroom sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • Additional salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin during cooking. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.
  4. Flip and cook the other side briefly, about 2-3 minutes, then remove chicken and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add the diced mushrooms and minced garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and start to brown, and the garlic becomes fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and gently scrape up any browned bits from the pan with a wooden spoon. Allow the broth to reduce slightly.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer gently until thickened and velvety.
  8. Nestle the chicken thighs back into the creamy mushroom sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  9. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or thyme over the top before serving directly from the skillet.

Notes

For added depth, consider a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes in the sauce.

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