Description
A comforting dish of bone-in chicken thighs simmered in a rich creamy garlic sauce, perfect for family gatherings and easy elegant dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook until the skin is golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken thighs and add the minced garlic to the skillet.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 25-30 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken thighs before cooking. To reduce calories, substitute heavy cream with a blend of Greek yogurt and chicken broth. Let the chicken rest after baking for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken thighs, garlic sauce, comfort food, easy dinner, family recipe