This Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Leeks recipe is the ultimate comfort food! I love to prepare a batch of this before going out for a nice brisk winter walk. When I get home, I pop it in the oven for an hour and lo and behold, a delicious tasty dinner for 4!
To make this dish, start by seasoning the chicken all over with a salt, pepper and paprika rub. Brown the chicken all over, in batches on all sides. Cook the chopped leeks in butter until soft. Add the mushrooms and season with salt. Stir and cook for 5 minutes, until the mushrooms release their juices. Sprinkle with flour, stir in the chicken broth and the sherry and simmer before returning the chicken to the pot and spooning the mushroom-sherry sauce over them. Cook in the oven, with the lid on until tender and cooked through.
To make Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Leeks, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
Rinse the leeks well under water and separate the layers to ensure no dirt remains. Slice into ¼-inch half moons.
Mix 1¼ teaspoons of salt with ¼ teaspoon of pepper and ½ teaspoon of paprika.
Season the chicken all over with the rub.
Place a large Dutch oven over high heat. Once hot, spray with olive oil. Brown the chicken on all sides. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side in batches and adjust the heat as needed. Set cooked chicken aside.
Turn the heat to medium-low and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
Once the butter foams, add the chopped leeks. Sauté, stirring frequently for 6 - 8 minutes until soft. Add 8 ounces of quartered mushrooms, ¼ teaspoon salt. Place the lid on the pan and cook for 5 minutes, until the mushrooms release their juices.
Sprinkle the mushrooms with flour. Stir and add 1 cup of chicken broth and 3 tablespoons of sherry. Simmer for 2 - 3 minutes.
Place the chicken in the Dutch oven and spoon the mushroom-sherry sauce over them. Bake in the oven with the lid on for 40 - 50 minutes, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Pile the chicken thighs on a sharing plate to serve.
This Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Leeks recipe is one of my all-time favorite comfort foods. Try this recipe out soon and don’t forget to come back here afterwards and leave a review!
Yum! This dish made my day! Perfect for cold nights, just like a warm hug.
Hice este plato para mi familia y todos quedaron felices. Sencillo y sabroso, me encantó.
This recipe is great! I made it after a cold walk and it warmed me right up.
Wow!!! This dish is simply a masterpiece! I made it after a chilly walk last weekend and it warmed my soul. The flavors blend so perfecly, and it’s super easy to make. Definitely a go-to recipe for cozy nights!
Dude, this Braised Chicken Thighs recipe is a game changer! I made it after a long walk and it felt super comforting. The leeks and shrooms just melt in your mouth, for real.
Delicious! Made this after a long day and it warmed us right up. The mushrooms and leeks brought out amazing flavours. Perfect for family nights!
OMG, y’all! This Braised Chicken Thighs recipe is life-changing! I made it last week before a chilly walk with my hubby. Came back to a plate of pure comfort! So easy to whip up yet so fancy! Def recommend it for a cozy night in!
I whipped this up last week after a long day at work. It was super simple and tasted amazing! My kids devoured it, and my wife couldn't stop complimenting me. Perfect for our family dinners on chilly nights. Thank you for this gem!
Dude, this dish rocks! Made it last night after a long walk, was so chill and tasty. Just love them chicken thighs!
Superb comfort food! I made this while preparing for a lovely winter walk. Came home to the delicious aroma and a perfect dinner waiting for me and friends. Will definitely make it again soon!
Maravilloso! La primera vez que lo hice, invitè a un amigo. Fue un exito total. La mezcla de los champiñones y puerro es impresionante. El pollo estaba tan jugoso y tierno. Seguro lo haré otra vez. Perfecto para una noche de invierno!
This recipe is so easy and perfect after my winter walks. Delicious!
Super tasty! I made this dish for my family and it was a hit! The flavors blended so well. We all enjoyed it after a chilly walk. So cozy and comforting!
Delicious chicken recipe! Thanks!
