Description
A comforting dish with tender chicken thighs enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
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 over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken thighs in the skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Mix heavy cream, Parmesan, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and pour the creamy mixture over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken in the creamy sauce a few hours before baking for extra flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three 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: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg