Creamy Garlic & Mushroom Chicken
(from sarahcampbell’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Categories: Chicken
Ingredients
- For The Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds (700g) boneless skinless chicken thighs (around 6-8 fillets)
- 1 teaspoon each onion powder and garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon each of dried thyme and rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For The Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces (250 g) sliced brown mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme and dried rosemary (adjust to your taste)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream / thickened cream (evaporated milk or half and half)*
- 1/2 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
Directions
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- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel and trim off excess fat.
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- Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, herbs, salt and pepper.
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- Coat the chicken evenly with the combined seasoning.
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- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs in batches until browned on each side and no longer pink in centre (about 8 minutes each side, depending on thickness).
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- Add remaining oil if needed for second batch. Transfer to a plate; set aside and keep warm.
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- To the same pan or skillet, melt the butter and add the mushrooms.
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- Season with salt and pepper and cook until soft (about 3 minutes).
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- Add the garlic, parsley, thyme and rosemary; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
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- Stir in cream, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and continue cooking until sauce has thickened slightly.
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- Stir in the parmesan cheese and allow it to melt through the sauce for a further 2 minutes, while occasionally stirring.
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- Return chicken to the pan.
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- Taste test and season with salt and pepper to your taste.
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- Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.