Description
Comforting oven-baked chicken thighs topped with a rich, creamy garlic sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 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 olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Mix heavy cream, Parmesan, and minced garlic in a bowl until well combined.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and pour the creamy mixture over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until fully cooked and tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, try variations like adding lemon juice, herbs, or mushrooms. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg