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Four golden-brown weeknight chicken thighs simmered in a creamy mushroom garlic sauce, garnished with fresh thyme.

Weeknight Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mushroom Garlic Sauce

Chicken thighs cooked in a creamy mushroom garlic sauce for a quick weeknight meal.
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Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 25 minutes
Temps total 35 minutes
Portions: 4 people
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp thyme dried
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  4. Add garlic and thyme, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtéines: 28gFat: 35gLipides saturés: 16gCholéstérol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFibre: 1gSucre: 2gVitamine A: 15IUVitamine C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgFer: 10mg

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the sauce.

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