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Golden seared chicken thighs smothered in a rich mushroom and onion cream sauce in a skillet.
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Creamy Smothered Chicken

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless , skin-on chicken thighs
  • 0.5 teaspoon sal t
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Season chicken thighs on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place chicken skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 6 minutes until crispy and golden. Flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes, then remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and onions. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the onions are translucent and mushrooms have browned.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and dried thyme. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
  • Return the chicken thighs to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.