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4) Skillet Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs 6-8 pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Pat thighs dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
  2. Brown chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add butter and mushrooms to skillet; cook 4 minutes until soft.
  4. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds then pour in broth, scraping browned bits.
  5. Whisk in cream and Dijon, bring to a simmer.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, reduce heat to low.
  7. Cover and cook 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  8. Sprinkle parsley and serve over rice or noodles.