This creamy mushroom chicken is cozy, savory, and weeknight-friendly, with golden thighs simmered in a rich, garlicky sauce. Butter, mushrooms, and cream come together in one pan for a dinner that feels special without extra work. If you love easy chicken dinners, try Potato Crust Quiche with Chicken and Mushrooms or Chicken Thighs with Bulgur in Cream.
Ingredients
- 5 chicken thighs
- 1 onion
- 350 g (12 oz) mushrooms
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 50 g (3.5 tbsp) butter
- 200 ml (3/4 cup) heavy cream (33%)
- Cheese, optional
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken thighs well and pat dry with paper towels.
- Rub the spices and herbs into the meat and marinate for 30 minutes while you prep.
- Bake at 180C (350F) for 30-35 minutes.
- Saute the onion, mushrooms, and garlic in the butter; stir in the cream to make the sauce.
- Pour the creamy mushroom sauce over the thighs and bake 10 minutes more.
- The cream can be replaced with sour cream.
Tips
- Pat the thighs dry before cooking so they brown nicely instead of steaming.
- Let the sauce simmer gently so the cream thickens without splitting.
- For more ideas for creamy weeknight dinners, browse the recipes at Allrecipes.
Nutrition per 100 g: 150 kcal, protein 6 g, fat 6 g, carbs 3 g.