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Creamy Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Homemade Mushroom Sauce for Cozy Dinners

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A comforting and easy creamy chicken thighs recipe with a rich mushroom sauce, perfect for cozy dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900g)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces (225g) sliced cremini or button mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
  • ¾ cup (180ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the 6 chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 2 minutes).
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan and cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium, add chopped shallots (if using) and minced garlic, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.
  6. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  7. Stir in ¾ cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Add thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Nestle chicken thighs back into the sauce skin side up. Cover loosely and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C) and tender.
  9. Remove lid, let sauce thicken for 1-2 minutes if needed. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and serve hot.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, ensure broth and mustard are gluten-free. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and butter with olive oil. To thicken sauce if too thin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir in, cooking for another minute.

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Keywords: creamy chicken thighs, mushroom sauce, easy dinner, cozy meal, chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, comfort food

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