Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mushroom Garlic Sauce Recipe
Juicy chicken thighs with a creamy mushroom garlic sauce. Made with garlic, thyme, rosemary, and fresh parmesan, this dish is a flavorful delight. Ideal for weeknight dinners, it's quick to prepare and rich in taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs (700g) skinless (around 6-8 fillets)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces brown mushrooms (250g) sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped
- ½ - 1 teaspoon dried thyme (adjust to your taste)
- ½ - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 ½ cups thickened cream heavy cream (evaporated milk or half and half)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese fresh shredded
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant. Add parsley, thyme, and rosemary.
- Pour in the thickened cream and bring to a simmer. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, coating them in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of thyme and rosemary in the sauce to your taste preference.
- For a lighter version, you can use evaporated milk or half and half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg