Description
Creamy oven-baked chicken thighs with a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, chicken broth, and dried thyme. Stir well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet for easy transfer from stovetop to oven.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature—it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 170mg