Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs
This Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs delivers 31g protein and 543 calories per serving. Six servings cook on the stovetop in under 20 minutes, making it a high-volume prep option for full-week coverage. The ratio works for both muscle-building phases and moderate cuts.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(700g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Onion powder(5g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •Thyme, Dried(3g)
- •Rosemary, Fresh(3g)
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper (cracked )
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Butter(15g)
- •Mushrooms, Cremini(250g)
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(15g)
- •Thyme, Dried(5g)
- •Rosemary, Fresh(5g)
- •Cream, Heavy Whipping(360g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(120g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
Instructions
- 1Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel and trim off excess fat. Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, herbs, salt and pepper. Coat the chicken evenly with the combined seasoning.
- 2Heat 1 tablespoon of oil a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs in batches until browned on each side and no longer pink in centre (about 8 minutes each side, depending on thickness). Add remaining oil if needed for second batch. Transfer to a plate; set aside and keep warm.
- 3To the same pan or skillet, melt the butter and add the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper and cook until soft (about 3 minutes). Add the garlic, parsley, thyme and rosemary; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 4Stir in cream, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and continue cooking until sauce has thickened slightly. Stir in the parmesan cheese and allow it to melt through the sauce for a further 2 minutes, while occasionally stirring.
- 5Return chicken to the pan. Taste test and season with salt and pepper to your taste. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
543
calories
31g
protein
44g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Saturated fat
- 20.9g
- Sodium
- 472 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.3g
6 servings per batch · ~255g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs have per serving?
Each serving delivers 31g of protein and 543 calories with 44g fat and 10g carbs. The high fat content makes this a calorie-dense meal suitable for muscle-gain phases.
How long does Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop batch-preps 6 servings at once, spreading prep work thin across multiple meals. One cooking session covers 6 dinners with minimal active time required.
Is Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs good for muscle gain?
At 31g protein and 543 calories per serving, this recipe fits muscle-gain phases where calorie surplus drives growth, though protein per serving sits slightly below optimal 40-50g targets. Pair with a carb-heavy side to maximize post-workout recovery.
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