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creamy mushroom chicken served with steamed broccoli

Creamy Mushroom Chicken

These flavorful sauteed chicken thighs in a creamy, cheesy garlic mushroom sauce are delicious served over rice or pasta.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 3-4 cloves fresh garlic finely minced
  • 1 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
  • 1 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley or 1 tsp dried
  • 1/2 c freshly shredded parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Slice the mushrooms, finely mince the garlic, grate the fresh Parmesan, and trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken thighs to the pan and sprinkle the seasoning mixture over them.
  5. Cook the chicken until no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and drain excess grease from the pan, keeping any stuck-on bits in the pan.
  7. Add the butter to the pan over medium-high heat and use a wooden spoon to scrape up the bits from the pan.
  8. Add the mushrooms and cook 3-4 minutes, until they start to soften.
  9. Add the minced garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes.
  10. Add the heavy cream and cook 3-4 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
  11. Add the parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Add the grated parmesan and cook 2 minutes more, until the cheese is melted.
  13. Add the cooked chicken thighs back to the pan and cover in sauce. Cook a few minutes more to ensure the chicken is hot.
  14. Serve over hot cooked rice or noodles.
  15. Garnish with fresh parsley and shredded Parmesan, if desired.
  16. Enjoy!