Description
Looking for the best Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken recipe? This easy and simple skillet dinner is quick to prepare and packed with healthy protein and rich flavor. It is perfect for family dinners date nights or cozy weekend meals. With tender chicken and a creamy garlic mushroom sauce this best homemade idea feels elegant yet approachable. Save this quick comfort food favorite for your next special occasion.
Ingredients
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- 6 bone in skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat 6 chicken thighs dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and sear chicken 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Stir in 8 ounces sliced mushrooms and cook 5 to 6 minutes until browned. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Pour in 1 cup chicken broth scraping browned bits. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and cook until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet spoon sauce over top and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until fully cooked and sauce thickens. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken.
- Let mushrooms brown fully for deeper flavor.
- Simmer sauce uncovered to thicken naturally.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg