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Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs

Delightful Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs in One Easy Pan

This creamy garlic chicken thighs recipe is a quick and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 thighs Chicken Thighs Juicy and perfect for the creamy sauce.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for searing the chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Makes the sauce luxuriously creamy.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Delivers richness to the sauce.
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning Enhances flavor profile.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Adds a nutty taste.
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning.
  • to taste Paprika Imparts warmth.
  • as needed Fresh Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Let sit.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
  3. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Flip chicken and cook for another 4-5 minutes until browned. Set aside.
  5. Add butter to the skillet, melt, then sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, scrape the skillet, then stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Cook sauce until it thickens, adjusting consistency as needed.
  8. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  9. Return chicken to the skillet, simmer for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, don't overcrowd the skillet when searing the chicken. Use freshly grated Parmesan for optimal flavor.

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