Indulge your taste buds in a symphony of flavors with our saucy chicken thighs, masterfully paired with earthy mushrooms and vibrant pea pods. This delectable dish promises a culinary journey that will tantalize your senses. Dive into the richness of our creamy mushroom sauce, a velvety embrace that envelops the tender chicken thighs, while the crisp-tender pea pods add a refreshing burst of color and texture. Savor the harmonious blend of savory and succulent flavors, as the chicken, mushrooms, and pea pods dance together in perfect unison. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a culinary novice, this recipe is your gateway to an extraordinary dining experience. Prepare to be captivated by the magic of this dish, a true testament to the transformative power of simple ingredients when combined with culinary expertise.
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SLOW-COOKER MUSHROOM CHICKEN & PEAS
Some amazingly fresh mushrooms I found at our local farmers market inspired this recipe. When you start with the best ingredients, you can't go wrong. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with soup mix, pressing to help seasonings adhere. Add water, mushrooms, onion and garlic., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender (a thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°). Stir in peas; cook, covered, 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 566mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUCY CHICKEN THIGHS
Everyone raves about how sweet the sauce is for these slow-cooked chicken thighs. They're such a breeze because they simmer away while you do other things. They're ideal appetizers, but you can also add your favorite side for a nice meal. -Kim Puckett, Reagan, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place on a broiler pan. Broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. , In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, honey, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. Pour over chicken; stir to coat. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
CHICKEN WITH CREAMY MUSHROOMS AND SNAP PEAS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Dredge 2 chicken cutlets in flour, shake off any excess and place in the skillet. Cook until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes per side; transfer to a baking dish. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the other 2 chicken cutlets. Cover the dish loosely with foil; place in the oven while you prepare the vegetables.
- Add the butter to the hot skillet, then add the scallions and mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms brown, about 4 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the cream and boil until the sauce thickens slightly, 3 to 4 more minutes. Stir in the snap peas and heat through; season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken topped with the creamy vegetables.
- Photography by Antonis Achilleos
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calorie, Cholesterol 152 milligrams, Sodium 140 milligrams, Protein 38 grams
EASY CREAMY CHICKEN THIGHS W/ PEA PODS
I had some boneless chicken thighs and wanted to make something different than my usual recipe, so I gathered what I had and came up w/ this and it is very very good. Simple and quick to make.
Provided by sherry monfils
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. In lg skillet, heat oil over med-high heat. Add chicken and cook about 10 mins, turning once, until browned. Remove chicken to a platter.
- 2. Drain all but 1 tbsp drippings from pan. Add mushrooms to pan and cook until soft, about 5 mins. Stir in milk and sauce packet. Arrange chicken in 1 layer over mushrooms. Reduce heat. Cover, simmer 10 mins, stirring occasionally.
- 3. Stir in peas and cook 4 mins. Fill a 2-quart saucepan 1/2 full of water. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta from stroganoff box. Boil, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Drain. Place pasta on lg platter. Top w/ chicken, sauce, mushrooms and peas.
SAUCY BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS
Barbecued chicken gets a makeover in this recipe. The combination of ingredients makes for a mellow flavor that tastes more grown up than the original. It's fantastic over rice, pasta or potatoes. -Sharon Fritz, Morristown, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with poultry seasoning. Top with onion and tomatoes. In a small bowl, mix the next 7 ingredients; pour over top., Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender. If desired, serve with rice. Freeze option: Place cooked chicken mixture in freezer containers. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
- If you don't have chicken thighs, you can substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- To make the sauce, you can use any type of mushrooms you like. Cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms are all good choices.
- If you don't have pea pods, you can substitute snow peas or sugar snap peas.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry (a mixture of cornstarch and water) to the pan at the end of cooking.
- Serve the chicken thighs with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
This saucy chicken thighs recipe is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with mushrooms, pea pods, and a creamy Dijon mustard sauce. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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