Description
Succulent chicken thighs nestled in a creamy mushroom garlic sauce promise Mediterranean comfort from Italy’s rustic kitchens. Hearty ingredients and simple techniques bring rich flavors to home cooks seeking restaurant-quality meals you’ll savor with enthusiasm.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken thighs
- 8 ounces (225 grams) mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken thighs with salt and pepper, ensuring even seasoning on all surfaces.
- Warm a skillet over medium-high heat, combining olive oil and butter until melted and sizzling.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken thighs into the hot pan, allowing each side to develop a rich, golden-brown crust for approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a separate plate, leaving behind the flavorful pan drippings.
- Reduce heat to medium and introduce minced garlic and sliced mushrooms into the same skillet, sautéing until mushrooms release their moisture and turn golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to incorporate the browned bits from the pan bottom.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves into the developing sauce, creating a fragrant and herbaceous base.
- Carefully return chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes at medium-low heat, allowing the sauce to thicken and the chicken to cook completely through.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving, garnishing with additional fresh thyme sprigs for an aromatic finish.
Notes
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness during cooking.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior when searing.
- Use fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for richer, more complex taste profile compared to canned varieties.
- Adjust cream sauce consistency by simmering longer for thicker sauce or adding extra broth for lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg