The Best Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Mushroom Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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Crispy-skinned chicken thighs bathed in a rich mushroom cream sauce, elevated with fresh thyme and garlic. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, mushrooms, shallot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 French cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
8 oz, sliced mushrooms
1, finely minced shallot
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on all sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook without moving for 8 minutes until skin is deep golden brown and crispy.
Step 3: Flip chicken and cook 6 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), then transfer to a plate.
Step 4: Add 1 finely minced shallot to skillet and cook for 2 minutes until softened, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until they release liquid and brown slightly.
Step 6: Pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup heavy cream, then bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in 1 tsp chopped thyme and cook for 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 7: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and cook for 2 minutes until heated through.