Description
🍗✨ Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs are the perfect quick and easy dinner, packed with rich garlic Parmesan flavor and a velvety sauce that keeps the chicken irresistibly tender! ✨🍗
🥘🔥 Ready in under an hour, this comforting dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta—making it a must-try for busy weeknights and cozy family meals! 🔥🥘
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken thighs
Butter
Salt
Black pepper
Garlic powder
Paprika
Minced garlic
All-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
Chicken broth
Heavy cream
Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season the boneless, skinless chicken thighs with your preferred seasoning.
3. Heat butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Sear the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, add more butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
7. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
8. Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly until smooth.
9. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is thick and creamy.
10. Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, coating them in the sauce.
11. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes.
12. Check if the chicken is fully cooked by ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
13. Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
14. Serve the creamy oven-baked chicken thighs over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
15. Enjoy your delicious and comforting meal!
Notes
1 Keep the chicken thighs at room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking to help them cook evenly and stay juicy.
2 Stir the Parmesan cheese into the sauce gradually to prevent clumping and achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
3 For extra flavor, deglaze the skillet with a splash of chicken broth after searing the chicken to incorporate all the browned bits into the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American