Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of tender chicken thighs smothered in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Chicken Thighs:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken thighs in an oven-safe skillet until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Cook garlic, add broth, cream, Parmesan, seasonings, and simmer. Stir in spinach.
- Bake: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot with preferred sides.
Notes
- For boneless, skinless chicken thighs, adjust oven time. Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sear and Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
