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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken: Comfort Food in Minutes

This Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken recipe is a flavorful, quick dish perfect for busy weeknights, offering gluten-free and dairy-free options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Substitute with chicken breasts if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use more if going dairy-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use ghee as a lactose-free alternative.
For the Sauce
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms (Cremini, Button, Baby Bella) You can mix in shiitake or portobello for variety.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is recommended for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Opt for low-sodium or gluten-free if needed.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can replace with coconut cream or cashew cream for dairy-free version.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Parsley or Thyme Use any fresh herb you prefer.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter. Once melted, place chicken skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden.
  3. Flip chicken and sear the other side for another 2-3 minutes before removing to rest.
  4. In the same skillet, add diced mushrooms and minced garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until browned and fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer, then add heavy cream and simmer until sauce thickens (3-4 minutes).
  6. Return chicken to skillet, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or thyme and serve directly from the skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can easily be adapted for gluten-free or dairy-free diets with appropriate ingredient substitutions.

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