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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken

This cozy skillet meal features juicy chicken thighs smothered in a rich, garlicky mushroom cream sauce.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 15, 2026
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken
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Prep
5 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Total
35 minutes
Serves
4

This creamy mushroom chicken is one of my favorite go to recipes when I need a comforting dinner in about thirty five minutes. By using chicken thighs, we get tender meat that stays juicy without a lot of effort, and the simple pan sauce uses pantry staples like broth and half and half to create something truly delicious.

The mushrooms add a lovely earthy flavor that pairs perfectly with the garlic and Parmesan cheese. It is a fantastic meal to serve over pasta, rice, or even a side of roasted vegetables if you want to keep things a bit lighter. My biggest tip is to let the mushrooms brown well in the pan before adding your liquids, as that extra color brings so much flavor to the final sauce.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season both sides of the chicken thighs evenly with the salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs in the pan and cook for about five minutes per side until they are golden brown and fully cooked through.

  3. 3

    Remove the chicken from the skillet to a plate and cover it with foil to keep it warm.

  4. 4

    Add the sliced mushrooms to the same skillet. Cook them until they are browned and tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant.

  6. 6

    Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any brown bits. Let it simmer for a minute to reduce slightly.

  7. 7

    Lower the heat to medium low and stir in the half and half. Let it heat through gently without boiling.

  8. 8

    Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.

  9. 9

    Place the chicken back into the skillet to coat with the sauce, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. When reheating, use a low heat on the stovetop and add a tiny splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce if it has thickened too much in the cold.

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