Description
These baked chicken thighs in cream sauce feature tender, flavorful chicken baked in a rich, garlicky cream sauce that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This simple oven method delivers restaurant-quality comfort with minimal prep and everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
2. Pat chicken thighs dry and coat with olive oil. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.
3. Heat skillet over medium heat and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 3 to 4 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove chicken and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan, then add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Stir in grated parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly, then taste and adjust seasoning or add lemon juice for brightness.
7. Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece, and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: baked chicken, cream sauce, chicken thighs, easy dinner, weeknight recipe, oven baked, creamy chicken, family dinner, comfort food