Chicken Thighs with Bulgur in Cream

Some dinners practically cook themselves, and this is one of them. Juicy browned chicken thighs nestle into fluffy bulgur and simmer in a rich cream sauce with sweet onion, carrot and garlic until everything is tender and silky. It is a true one-pot weeknight hero — and if cozy chicken dinners are your thing, you will also love our Chicken Lavash Rolls under a Cheese Crust and Creamy Chicken and Potatoes.

Ingredients

• 800 g (1.8 lb) chicken thighs
• 250 g (1 1/3 cups) bulgur
• 500 ml (2 cups) cream
• 150 g (5 oz) onion
• 150 g (5 oz) carrot
• 3-4 garlic cloves
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Brown the meat until golden and set aside.
2. In the same oil, saute the onion for a few minutes, add the carrot, and saute a few minutes more.
3. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper; stir and simmer a couple of minutes. Sprinkle the bulgur over the top and lay the chicken over it.
4. Pour in the cream and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.

Tips

• Get a deep golden sear on the chicken thighs first — that browning is where most of the flavor comes from.
• Keep the heat low once the cream goes in so the sauce stays silky and never splits.
• For more creamy chicken inspiration, browse Allrecipes, and check safe poultry cooking temperatures at the USDA.

Nutrition (per 100 g): 116 kcal, protein 10 g, fat 8 g, carbs 2 g.

For another easy handheld chicken dinner, try our Homemade Pita with Chicken Filling.