Description
Succulent chicken thighs in a creamy mushroom garlic sauce showcase culinary comfort from France. Rich, velvety flavors blend seamlessly, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry chicken thighs using paper towels, then generously season both sides with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, carefully placing chicken thighs skin-side down to create a golden, crispy exterior. Sear for 5-7 minutes until skin turns deep golden brown.
- Flip chicken and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a separate plate, maintaining its crispy texture.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and introduce sliced mushrooms. Allow mushrooms to release moisture and develop a rich, caramelized brown color for 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and shallots, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until aromatic and fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine or Marsala, scraping accumulated browned bits from the skillet bottom. Reduce liquid by half over 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, thyme, and Dijon mustard. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing sauce to thicken for 3-4 minutes.
- Fold in Parmesan cheese until completely melted and integrated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to personal taste.
- Carefully return seared chicken thighs to the skillet, positioning skin-side up. Ladle sauce generously over the meat.
- Simmer chicken in sauce for 10-15 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C for safe consumption.
- Remove skillet from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately with sauce generously coating the chicken thighs.
Notes
- Ensure chicken thighs are completely dry before seasoning to achieve crispy, golden-brown skin that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution and perfect searing, creating a delicious caramelized exterior on the chicken.
- Slice mushrooms uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the creamy sauce.
- Adjust sauce consistency by simmering longer for a thicker sauce or adding more broth for a lighter version that still coats the chicken beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg