Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs, a decadent main course that combines tender chicken with a luscious creamy sauce. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry, rub with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: Sear the chicken thighs in a skillet until golden brown, then set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add cream, broth, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Bake: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use boneless chicken thighs or breasts, adjusting baking time accordingly.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, pasta, or bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
