Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of these oven-baked chicken thighs smothered in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce. This easy and flavorful dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken Thighs:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: Sear chicken thighs in a skillet until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, then add cream, broth, Parmesan, seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Bake: Return chicken to skillet, bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless thighs for a lighter option.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lower-fat version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
