Description
A cozy and comforting creamy garlic chicken thighs recipe that is easy to make and ready in 30 minutes. Juicy, crispy chicken with a rich, silky garlic cream sauce perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900g)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (240ml)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried basil and oregano)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Mince the garlic and grate the Parmesan cheese. Have your broth and cream measured out and ready.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter foams, place the chicken thighs skin-side down without crowding the pan. Sear for about 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes. The chicken will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Remove the chicken temporarily and set aside on a plate. Lower the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer gently for 3 minutes until it thickens a bit. Remove the pan from heat and gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy and silky.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon some sauce over them, then cover the skillet with a lid or foil. Let the chicken cook in the sauce on low heat for about 7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately. The sauce is perfect over mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed rice.
Notes
[‘Patting the chicken dry is essential for crispy skin.’, ‘Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for best flavor and juiciness.’, ‘Simmer chicken gently in sauce to finish cooking and keep tender.’, ‘Fresh garlic and freshly grated Parmesan cheese are key for flavor and texture.’, ‘Reserve some sauce for dipping bread or roasted veggies.’, ‘Optional add-ins include sliced mushrooms, fresh spinach, or cooked baby potatoes.’, ‘To reheat leftovers, warm gently in a skillet with a splash of cream or milk to restore creaminess.’, ‘Avoid microwaving leftovers straight from the fridge without stirring to prevent sauce separation.’]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 38
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