Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
A delightful one-skillet recipe featuring golden-brown chicken thighs in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs Bone-in, skin-on preferred
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For searing
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
- optional Chopped parsley For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown—about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning some sauce over them.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Enjoy with buttery mashed potatoes or roasted veggies for a complete meal. For leftovers, store in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven for crispy skin.