Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
Creamy oven-baked chicken thighs, tender and juicy, enveloped in a rich, luxurious sauce made with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs on both sides until they turn golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the mixture turns smooth and creamy.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, coating them well with the creamy sauce.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a twist, add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the sauce. Pair with garlic mashed potatoes or sautéed greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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