Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of these oven-baked chicken thighs, perfectly seasoned and smothered in a decadent Parmesan cream sauce. This easy one-pan dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Chicken Thighs:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry, rub with olive oil, and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken thighs in a skillet until golden and crispy. Remove from skillet.
- Make Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, then add chicken broth, cream, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Bake: Return chicken to skillet, bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with sauce.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
