Thyme Chicken With Sautéed Apples And Mushrooms (Womansday.com)

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Thyme Chicken With Sautéed Apples And Mushrooms  (Womansday.com)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 3 TBSP olive oil


  • 1 10-oz package cremini mushrooms, quartered


  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt


  • 1/4 tsp pepper


  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped


  • 2 gala apples, cut into 1/2-in.-thick wedges


  • 1 TBSP butter


  • 4 small chicken legs (2 lbs)


  • 1/2 cup dry white wine


  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth


  • 6 sprigs thyme, plus more for serving


  • 1/4 cup heavy cream


  • 1 TBSP dijon mustard

Directions

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Heat 2 TBSP oil in a large oven-safe skillet on medium-high.
  • Add mushrooms and a pinch of salt and cook, tossing occasionally, 5 minutes. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes; transfer to a plate.
  • Add apples and butter to the skillet and cook, tossing occasionally, until beginning to turn golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes; transfer to a second plate and wipe skillet clean.
  • Return skillet to medium. Rub chicken with remaining TBSP olive oil, season with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, and cook, bone side up first, until browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes, drain excess fat.
  • Turn chicken skin side up, add wine, and cook 1 minute, then add broth and thyme.
  • Return apples to the skillet, transfer skillet oven, and bake until chicken is cooked through (165°F), 10 mins.
  • Transfer chicken and apples to a plate, discard thyme, and return skillet to medium heat. Whisk in cream and mustard.
  • Then fold in mushroom mixture and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve with chicken and apples and additional thyme if desired.