Name: Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe for Cozy Dinner Nights
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon Italian herbs or thyme; 1 cup spinach or mushrooms optional; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Description

Tender chicken thighs bake in a rich, garlic-herb cream sauce for a comforting family-style meal. This easy recipe delivers juicy, flavorful chicken with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 garlic cloves minced

1 cup chicken broth

3/4 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon Italian herbs or thyme

1 cup spinach or mushrooms optional

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F

2. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and herbs

3. Heat olive oil in oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat

4. Sear chicken thighs smooth side down until golden brown about 2 to 3 minutes per side

5. Remove chicken and add garlic to skillet, sauté until fragrant

6. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits

7. Whisk in heavy cream, Parmesan, and herbs and simmer until slightly thickened

8. Return chicken to skillet coating with sauce

9. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken reaches 165°F about 20 to 25 minutes

10. Let chicken rest a few minutes before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 thigh

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