Description
This Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs recipe features tender bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seared to golden perfection and baked in a rich, flavorful garlic cream sauce with mushrooms and Parmesan. It’s a comforting, gluten-free main dish perfect for a hearty family meal, served best over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice to soak up the luscious sauce.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Mushroom Cream Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure crisp skin. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5 to 6 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Discard any excess fat from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until they are browned and have released their moisture.
- Add Garlic and Broth: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Create Cream Sauce: Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer the sauce gently for 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine and Bake: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet with the skin side up. Spoon some of the sauce over each piece. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and juices run clear.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and sauce for color and freshness. Serve hot, preferably over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice to enjoy the creamy garlic mushroom sauce fully.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice to soak up the creamy garlic mushroom sauce.
- You can substitute boneless chicken thighs; reduce baking time to 15–18 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Add fresh spinach or kale into the sauce for extra vegetables and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American
