Description
Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs are a delightful dish that brings rich flavors and tender meat to your dinner table. This recipe features juicy, skinless chicken thighs seared to golden perfection, then baked in a luscious garlic cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this meal pairs well with pasta, rice, or a fresh salad. With its easy preparation and family-friendly appeal, you’ll want to make this comforting dish again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Season the chicken thighs with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- In an oven-proof skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook briefly before whisking in flour. Gradually add chicken broth and cream, stirring until smooth. Add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg