Description
Saucy Skillet Chicken Dinner delivers melt-in-your-mouth flavor for your easy weeknights. Tender chicken in a rich, savory sauce your family will love.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients:
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Chicken Broth
- Yellow Onion
- Garlic
- Tomato Paste
- Heavy Cream
- Cornstarch
- Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Okay, first things first, pat that chicken dry, dry, dry! Seriously, use paper towels. Then, get your skillet nice and hot with a swirl of olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down (if they had skin, otherwise just one side) and let them sear for about 5-7 minutes until they’re beautifully golden brown. You want that gorgeous crust, trust me. This is where a lot of the flavor for your Saucy Skillet Chicken Dinner with Melt-in-Your-Mouth Flavor develops. Flip them and sear the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Don’t crowd the pan, or they’ll steam instead of sear. Remove the chicken to a plate for now.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium. Toss in your diced onion and cook until it’s softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan – that’s pure flavor! Then, add the minced garlic and tomato paste. Stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant. Oh, the smell at this point is just incredible, a warm, savory hug for your nose. Don’t let the garlic burn, though; a burnt garlic taste is just… sad.
- Build the Sauce Base: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any remaining browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring it to a gentle simmer. This is where all those amazing flavors start to meld together. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with a tablespoon or two of cold water until smooth – no lumps, please! Slowly whisk this slurry into the simmering broth. You’ll see it start to thicken almost immediately, it’s pretty satisfying, honestly!
- Simmer the Chicken: Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into that developing sauce. Make sure they’re mostly submerged. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and super tender. This slow simmer is key to getting that melt-in-your-mouth texture. I usually peek in a couple of times, just to make sure everything’s happy in there.
- Add the Cream: Once the chicken is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream. Give it a good whisk until everything is beautifully combined and the sauce looks rich and velvety. Taste it! This is your chance to adjust seasonings. Does it need a little salt? A crack of black pepper? Trust your taste buds. This is the final touch that makes it a true Saucy Skillet Chicken Dinner with Melt-in-Your-Mouth Flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle generously with fresh chopped parsley. The green just makes it pop, doesn’t it? Serve immediately with your favorite sides. I love seeing that vibrant green against the creamy sauce. The aroma is just divine, a perfect blend of savory and fresh. Honestly, this dish always feels like a little victory dance in my kitchen!