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Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs in a cast iron pan
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5 from 7 votes

Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thigh Skillet

This Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thigh Skillet packs all the rich flavors of cream, mushroom, garlic and is ready in 40 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: chicken, one pot
Keyword: creamy, mushrooms
Servings: 6
Calories: 583kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup flour
  • 6 chicken thighs skin on, bone-in
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 oz. 227 grams white mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  • In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
  • Put the flour on a plate and dredge the chicken thighs in it. (Discard any leftover flour)
  • Place the chicken in the skillet and cook in the hot oil for 5 minutes per side, until they are a nice golden brown. (Use a splatter guard over the skillet)
  • Turn the heat to medium, cover the skillet with a lid and cook the chicken for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet to a plate. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in the skillet. Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes. Add the thyme and cook an additional 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken stock and deglaze the pan by scraping up any browned bits on the bottom. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream. Add the parmesan cheese stirring until it has completely melted and the sauce has thickened a bit. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve with rice or mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.

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Nutrition

Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 866IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg