Treat your taste buds to a feast of flavors with our Creamy Garlic-Mushroom Chicken Skillet. Chicken cuts seared to perfection, mixed with delightful cremini mushrooms and lavished with a rich, creamy garlic sauce.
Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
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Wash and pat dry chicken thighs and breasts. Season both sides uniformly with kosher salt and black pepper.
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Heat a large skillet over high heat for 3-4 minutes, then lower to medium heat.
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To the skillet, add olive oil and butter.
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Place chicken pieces into the skillet, skin side down, and cook for 15 minutes. Make sure to not move chicken during this time to ensure a golden brown and crispy skin.
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Turn chicken to the other side and cook for another 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove from the pan and set aside.
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Reduce the heat to medium, add pre-minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant
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Add halved cremini mushrooms and sauté until they begin to soften.
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Pour in unsalted chicken broth, add dried thyme, and simmer until the liquid reduces noticeably.
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Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning as needed, then allow the mixture to reduce slightly.
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Add the seared chicken pieces back into the skillet, and let it simmer for a minute, ensuring that the chicken is coated with the creamy sauce.
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Serve the Creamy Garlic-Mushroom Chicken Skillet hot, with the mushroom sauce poured over the chicken.