Creamy Mushroom Chicken Skillet Recipe (Print Version)
Creamy mushroom chicken with tender chicken thighs in rich garlic cream sauce. Ready in 30 minutes for weeknight dinners that taste like comfort.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 -
1 lb mixed mushrooms, sliced
03 -
1 cup heavy cream
→ Flavor Boosters
04 -
4 cloves garlic, minced
05 -
1/2 cup white wine
06 -
2 tsp fresh thyme
→ Basic Seasonings
07 -
Salt and black pepper, to taste
08 -
2 tbsp olive oil
→ Finishing Touches
09 -
Fresh parsley for garnish
10 -
Lemon juice (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Pat chicken thighs completely dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
02 -
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 6-7 minutes until golden, flip and cook 5 minutes more. Remove to plate.
03 -
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from pan. Add mushrooms and cook without stirring 4-5 minutes until golden, then stir until tender.
04 -
Add garlic and thyme to mushrooms, cook 30 seconds. Pour in wine, scraping up browned bits. Let reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
05 -
Lower heat to medium-low. Slowly stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until sauce coats back of spoon.
06 -
Return chicken to pan skin-side up. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F. Garnish with fresh parsley.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't skip searing the chicken—that golden skin creates incredible flavor in the sauce.
02 -
This reheats beautifully on the stovetop over low heat, just add a splash of cream if needed.
03 -
I've successfully used cremini, shiitake, or button mushrooms—whatever's on sale works great.
04 -
Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice to soak up every drop of that amazing sauce.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
Large cast-iron skillet
02 -
meat thermometer
03 -
tongs
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 485 kcal
Total Fat: 38 g
Total Carbohydrate: 8 g
Protein: 28 g