Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
A delightful blend of flavors, these oven-baked chicken thighs are bathed in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear them until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes each.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, coating them in the creamy sauce.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juicy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Try marinating the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for extra flavor. Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce for depth, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg