Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs
Creamy Garlic Chicken is one delicious dish prepared with boneless chicken thighs in a creamy sauce full of mushrooms, aromatics, and herbs and topped with crispy bacon crumbles.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon diced
- 6 (about 1.5 pounds) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces sliced fresh baby portobello mushrooms
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bacon. Fry the diced bacon to your desired crispness in a large, 12-inch skillet set over medium heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked bacon from the skillet to a paper towel-lined plate. Do not discard the bacon grease.
- Cook the chicken. Return the skillet with the bacon grease to the burner and set it over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Add the chicken thighs to the hot skillet and cook for 6 minutes or until you can easily flip over the chicken. Flip and cook for 6 more minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet; set aside on a plate and keep covered.
- Sauté the aromatics and mushrooms. Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the diced onion; cook for 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in the garlic and cook for 15 seconds. Stir in the mushrooms; season with salt and pepper, and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
- Combine. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the heavy cream, then bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and continue cooking for 5 to 7 more minutes, or until the sauce is thickened.
- Finish and serve. Remove from heat. Garnish with the cooked bacon and parsley, and serve.
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Notes
- Bacon: Go for thick-cut bacon to get that perfect crisp texture.
- Season To Taste: Adjust the spices according to your preference. If you want a bit more kick, consider increasing the amount of garlic or paprika.
- Don't Rush: Let the sauce simmer to thicken and enhance the flavors.
- Resting: Allow the cooked chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving. It helps absorb flavors and ensure juiciness.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
