• If you’re searching for a comforting dinner packed with flavour, this rustic roasted garlic and mushroom chicken is sure to become a favourite. Tender chicken thighs are simmered in a rich mushroom, garlic and parmesan sauce, creating a hearty meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings. Simple enough for a weeknight yet impressive enough for guests, this one-pan wonder delivers maximum comfort with minimal effort.

     

    Rustic roasted garlic and mushroom chicken

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 300g bone-in and skin on chicken thighs (4-6 thighs)
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 5 cloves garlic, peeled
    • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dry thyme)
    • 2 tablespoons flour
    • 1 cup Chicken stock
    • 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    1

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken (seasoned with salt and pepper) and brown, about 3-5 minutes per side, before setting aside.

    2

    Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onions are tender and the everything is lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes.

    3

    Sprinkle in the thyme and flour and cook for a minute.

    4

    Add the broth and deglaze the pan by scraping the brown bits off of the bottom of the pan with a spoon while the broth is sizzling when added.

    5

    Mix the asiago into the sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.

    6

    Add the chicken, cover (with a lid or foil) and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven for 15 minutes OR turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer on the stove top for 15 minutes.

     

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