Description
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Recipe: Juicy, bold and weeknight-friendly, this skillet dish braises tender chicken thighs with mushrooms and garlic in a creamy, savory sauce. Simmered in chicken broth with heavy cream, paprika, and thyme, it delivers restaurant-worthy flavor in under 40 minutes. Perfect over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes, this comforting dinner serves 4 and can be dressed up for company or kept simple for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
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- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
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- 4 cloves garlic, minced
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- 1 small onion, diced
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- 1 cup chicken broth
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- ½ cup heavy cream
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- 1 tbsp soy sauce
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- 1 tsp paprika
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- 1 tsp dried thyme
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- ½ tsp black pepper
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- ½ tsp salt
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
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- Fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions
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- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
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- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden, then remove and set aside.
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- Add the onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
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- Stir in the garlic and mushrooms, cooking until softened and fragrant.
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- Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce, scraping up any browned bits.
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- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
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- Add the heavy cream and stir until the sauce becomes rich and creamy.
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- Continue simmering for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens to your liking.
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- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
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Notes
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- Tip: For gluten-free cooking, substitute tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
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- Ensure the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving.
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- If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash more broth or water and simmer to loosen.
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- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet braise
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: Approximately 406 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 4 g
- Sodium: Approximately 1300 mg
- Fat: Approximately 37 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 8 g
- Fiber: Approximately 2 g
- Protein: Approximately 38 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 140 mg
Keywords: Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Recipe, creamy mushroom chicken, skillet chicken with mushrooms, weeknight dinner, garlic chicken, chicken thigh recipe