Description
Succulent chicken thighs nestled in a rich, velvety mushroom garlic sauce promise pure comfort on a plate. Hearty flavors meld together, creating an irresistible dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 ounces (250g) brown mushrooms, sliced
- 1.5 cups thickened cream or heavy cream
- 0.5 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Cooking Fats and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Blend aromatic herbs and spices to create a robust seasoning mix for the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Preheat a skillet with olive oil, creating a high-heat environment for achieving a golden, crispy exterior on the chicken.
- Carefully sear chicken thighs until they develop a rich, caramelized surface and reach complete internal doneness, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to melt butter, then gently sauté mushrooms until they release their moisture and become tender and slightly caramelized.
- Introduce minced garlic to the mushroom mixture, allowing its pungent aroma to infuse the pan and enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, incorporating fresh herbs to create a luxurious, fragrant sauce base.
- Gradually sprinkle parmesan cheese into the simmering sauce, stirring continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce reaches a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Reintroduce the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet, gently coating them with the creamy mushroom sauce and warming through.
- Plate the chicken, generously drizzling the remaining sauce over the top and garnishing with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating chicken thighs for 30 minutes before cooking to infuse deeper herbal notes.
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum juiciness and richer taste compared to boneless varieties.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or Greek yogurt for a lighter, dairy-free alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting parmesan cheese quantity or simmering longer to achieve desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 160mg