Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chicken recipe that’s sure to impress your taste buds? Look no further than Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken! This recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich and creamy garlic mushroom sauce, making it the perfect comfort food for any night of the week.

What sets this recipe apart is the combination of flavors and textures that make it truly irresistible. The chicken breasts are cooked until perfectly tender and juicy, while the creamy sauce adds a richness and depth of flavor that will have you going back for seconds.

The perfect ingredients combination makes this chicken recipe not only delicious but also visually stunning. Serve it up with some crusty bread, roasted vegetables, or a side salad, and you’ve got a meal that’s sure to impress. So, if you’re looking for a cozy and comforting chicken recipe that’s easy to make and packed with flavor, give Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken a try!

How to Make Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs


PREP: 10 MINS
COOK: 15 MINS
TOTAL: 25 MINS
SERVES: 6 PEOPLE

To make this creamy chicken recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

INGREDIENTS

For The Chicken:

  • 1 1/2 pounds (700g) boneless skinless chicken thighs (around 6-8 fillets)
  • 1 teaspoon each onion powder and garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon each of dried thyme and rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For The Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces (250 g) sliced brown mushrooms
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 – 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme and dried rosemary (adjust to your taste)
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream / thickened cream (evaporated milk or half and half)*
  • 1/2 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel and trim off excess fat. Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, herbs, salt and pepper. Coat the chicken evenly with the combined seasoning.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs in batches until browned on each side and no longer pink in centre (about 8 minutes each side, depending on thickness). Add remaining oil if needed for second batch. Transfer to a plate; set aside and keep warm.
  3. To the same pan or skillet, melt the butter and add the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper and cook until soft (about 3 minutes). Add the garlic, parsley, thyme and rosemary; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  4. Stir in cream, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and continue cooking until sauce has thickened slightly. Stir in the parmesan cheese and allow it to melt through the sauce for a further 2 minutes, while occasionally stirring.
  5. Return chicken to the pan. Taste test and season with salt and pepper to your taste. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

NOTES

*You CAN use fresh herbs if you have them! 2 teaspoons each of fresh herbs is fine. If you don’t like Thyme or Rosemary, substitute with Basil and Oregano, or use Tarragon. **Heavy or thickened cream is used for low carb/high fat purposes. If counting calories and/or fat macros instead, use evaporated milk, reduced fat cream or half and half.

  • For a dairy free option, I find Cashew milk the best in flavour. You can also use almond milk or rice milk. Thicken with a cornstarch slurry (2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water, mix to blend well and add to the sauce, stirring quickly, until thickened)

Optional: For even more amazing flavour, add in 1/3 cup dry white wine with your mushrooms and cook it down to half before adding in your garlic and cream!

NUTRITION

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 497mg | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 1.3mg

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