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Creamy One-Pan Mushroom Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Garlic Thyme Dinner

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A rustic and rich one-pan dish featuring crispy skin chicken thighs simmered in a creamy garlic, thyme, and mushroom sauce. Perfect for quick, cozy weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds / 700 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 8 ounces sliced cremini or baby bella mushrooms (225 grams)
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth (240 ml)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120 ml) (substitute half-and-half for lighter version)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or additional thyme sprigs

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Let rest for about 5 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil and butter. When butter foams and pan is hot (about 2 minutes), add chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook without moving for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden brown and crisp.
  3. Flip chicken thighs and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Chicken will not be fully cooked yet.
  4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside, leaving fat and browned bits in the pan.
  5. Lower heat to medium and add sliced mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned and moisture is released. Season lightly with salt.
  6. Add minced garlic and thyme leaves to the pan and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  7. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  8. Stir in heavy cream, then nestle chicken thighs back into the pan skin-side up. Spoon sauce over the chicken.
  9. Reduce heat to low, cover loosely, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C) and sauce thickens.
  10. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley or extra thyme before serving.

Notes

Dry chicken skin thoroughly before cooking to ensure crispiness. Use medium-high heat initially for crisping, then lower heat when adding cream to avoid curdling. Stir sauce gently after adding cream to keep it smooth. If sauce is too thin at the end, remove chicken and simmer uncovered to thicken; if too thick, add a splash of broth or cream.

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Keywords: creamy chicken thighs, mushroom chicken, one-pan dinner, garlic thyme chicken, easy weeknight meal, comfort food, skillet chicken

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