Creamy Chicken Liver Recipe

This creamy chicken liver recipe is full of flavor and loaded with healthy nutrients. The sauce is rich and silky, while the livers stay tender inside. It’s a one-pan dinner that’s perfect with rice or mashed potatoes.

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Chicken Liver Recipe is made with tender chicken livers, caramelized onions, in a creamy mushroom sauce!

Why you will love this Chicken Liver Recipe

Healthy: High in protein; a great source of iron, selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin A. Low-carb.

Quick to cook: This recipe for chicken livers with onions is a great weeknight meal that’s ready to serve in less than 30 minutes. The livers themselves only need 5 minutes in a pan.

Simple ingredients: Because the livers are so bold in flavor, you don’t need a long list of ingredients to make a delicious meal.

How to Make Creamy Chicken Liver

I know that some people turn their noses up at chicken liver, but trust me, you need to try this recipe! The meat is tender, creamy and so delicious!

During my first few years here in the US, whenever I purchased Chicken Livers, I was asked: “Is this for your dog?” Um, no. This is for my very human family.

If you’ve never tried them before, I’d love to hear what you think!

What Is Chicken Liver

Chicken livers are one of the healthiest forms of animal protein around. Despite them being robust in flavor and quite meaty, they complement surrounding flavors so well without overpowering anything.

Chicken livers are exactly that. They’re not considered red meat, despite their appearance, but they are organ meat. They are quite strong in flavor which is why soaking them in milk helps.

If you’ve ever tried to cook chicken livers before and they were too dry or rubbery, I promise you, it’s worth trying again.

You may also love these creamy weeknight dinners: Creamy Mustard Chicken Thighs, Mushroom Salad, or my cozy Easy Chicken Goulash.

Key Ingredients For Chicken Liver Recipe

• Oil for sautéing
• Yellow onion and garlic, chopped small.
• Mushrooms, i use brown mushrooms (cremini) because they’re a bit deeper in flavor than white button mushrooms, but you use what you prefer.
• Chicken Livers, de-veined and rinsed.
• Milk and cream cheese wedges.
• Seasonings: Salt and Pepper.
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions (Step-by-Step)

Prepare the chicken livers, cut them in half, and trim and discard any visible fat or green parts.

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Chop the mushrooms, onion and garlic cloves.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chopped onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden.

Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring over high heat.

Add milk and cream cheese to the mushrooms, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring over medium heat.

Add salt, black pepper, and chicken livers, and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring over medium heat.

Finally add chopped garlic and parsley.

Chicken Liver Dinner is Ready!

I hope you enjoy this super easy Chicken Liver Recipe, can’t wait to hear what you think!

Bon Appetit!

What ingredients Are In Chicken Liver Recipe

FAQ

Q1: Is chicken liver healthy to eat?
A: Yes. Chicken liver is very nutrient-dense — rich in protein, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B12, folate, and selenium. Eaten in moderation, it can support healthy energy levels and red blood cell production.

Q2: How do I remove the bitter taste from chicken liver?
A: Soak the livers in milk or cold water for 20–30 minutes before cooking, then pat dry. Trim any green/bile spots and avoid overcooking; both steps reduce bitterness and keep the texture creamy.

Q3: Can I use beef liver instead of chicken liver?
A: You can, but the flavor is stronger and more earthy, and it needs a slightly longer cook. For a milder taste and tender texture in creamy sauces, chicken or turkey liver works best.

Storage, Freezing, and Reheating Suggestions

Store any leftover chicken livers in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze these cooked chicken livers for up to 4 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container or plastic bag. Be aware that the texture will likely change while thawing, so these are best enjoyed fresh.
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, being careful not to overcook them.

Tips & Serving

• Don’t overcook: Don’t let the livers cook for too long, or they’ll get a grainy texture. Cook them just until they’re done.
• Creaminess: If your sauce gets thick as it sits, you can easily adjust the creaminess by adding a bit of milk.
• Serve with: This goes well with mashed potatoes, rice, buttered noodles, or even some crusty bread.

You may also like this Best Pork Blanquette A traditional French dish of slow cooked Pork, is French cuisine at its best!
Of course, one of the Creamy Mustard Chicken Thighs deliciously creamy, easy to make and all made in one skillet!
Some of the best comfort foods, Mushroom Salad!

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