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Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs

Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs

A comforting and filling dish featuring tender chicken thighs in a rich mushroom cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1074 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless
  • 2 tbsps olive oil light tasting
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or less to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tbsps purpose flour skip if you are doing keto
  • 0.5 whole lemon for rubbing the chicken

Mushroom Cream Sauce

  • 8 oz mushrooms Baby Bella or cremini, sliced
  • 3 tbsps butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper fresh ground
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half and half for less calories
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock or water
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 0.75 cup grated parmesan cheese optional for thickening the sauce+ garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves or chopped parsley, optional for garnishing

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Trim the chicken thighs and rub with half a lemon. Pat dry and pan sear with the oil for 6-7 minutes on each side on medium heat or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Transfer to a bowl and cover with aluminum foil wrap.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the sliced mushrooms and garlic. Sauté the mushrooms until they are tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add in the heavy cream, water or broth, spices, salt, parmesan cheese and water. Mix and cover to simmer on low heat for a couple more minutes until the sauce thickens up.
  • Add the chicken pieces back into the pan and drench them with the sauce and cover to cook with the sauce for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve. Garnish with some fresh oregano leaves or chopped parsley, or even parmesan cheese if preferred.

Notes

You can swap boneless skinless chicken thighs for boneless chicken breasts or chicken tenders. Cook time will need to be adjusted if using a different cut of meat. The flour is recommended for a crunchy coating. Don't crowd the pan to ensure crisping up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 1074kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 50gFat: 89gSaturated Fat: 38gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 32gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 352mgSodium: 1083mgPotassium: 946mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1730IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 327mgIron: 3mg
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