Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Garlic Mushroom Pan Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection paired with a savory garlic mushroom sauce that’s rich and comforting. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 French cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
8 oz, sliced white mushrooms
4, minced garlic cloves
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear without moving for 6-7 minutes until skin is deep golden and crisp.
Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and cook for another 5 minutes, then transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet; once melted, add 8 oz sliced white mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes until browned and soft.
Step 5: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and add 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits; simmer for 4 minutes until sauce reduces slightly.
Step 7: Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and return chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning sauce over them; cook for 3 more minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F) and sauce thickens.
Step 8: Serve chicken thighs topped with mushroom pan sauce.