Description
Juicy chicken thighs in a rich creamy garlic mushroom sauce with herbs and parmesan. A simple, one-skillet recipe for the perfect comforting dinner!
Ingredients
For The Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (6–8 fillets)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces brown mushrooms, sliced (250 g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ – 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ – 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 ½ cups thickened cream (heavy cream, evaporated milk, or half and half)
- ½ cup fresh Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
Season the Chicken
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure a better sear.
In a small bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Rub this seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs.
Sear the Chicken
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the seasoned chicken thighs in a single layer.
Cook for 6–8 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Cook the Mushrooms
In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 4–5 minutes, until browned and tender.
Stir occasionally to prevent burning and allow even browning.
Add Garlic and Herbs
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Sprinkle in the remaining dried thyme and rosemary. Stir to combine.
Make the Cream Sauce
Pour in the thickened cream. Stir well to incorporate all flavors.
Add shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Stir frequently.
Finish the Dish
Return the chicken thighs to the pan, nestling them into the sauce.
Spoon sauce over the top of each piece.
Simmer together for 2–3 minutes, just until everything is hot and well combined.
Serve
Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Serve hot with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan—work in batches if needed for proper sear.
Don’t boil the sauce—simmer gently to avoid curdling.
Want more sauce? Double the cream and cheese for an extra luscious finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: creamy chicken thighs, mushroom garlic sauce, parmesan chicken, skillet dinner, easy comfort food