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Crispy Chicken Thighs with Garlic Mushroom Cream Sauce

28 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain chicken, sauce on the side$14.50520 cal · 42g protein

Ingredients

  • chicken thighs2 lb
  • mushrooms12 oz
  • heavy cream1/2 cup
  • butter3 tbsp
  • garlic cloves4 cloves
  • Dijon mustard1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat chicken thighs dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.

  2. 2

    In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sliced mushrooms, sautéing for 3 minutes until golden.

  3. 3

    Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then pour in cream and stir in mustard until smooth.

  4. 4

    Return chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

  5. 5

    Divide chicken and creamy mushroom sauce among four plates.

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