Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken thighs in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 thighs 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (About 2 lbs.) Pat them very dry.
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp 1 tsp salt For seasoning
- 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp black pepper For seasoning
- 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp garlic powder For seasoning
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp butter (Unsalted)
- 6 cloves 6 cloves garlic (Minced) Fresh garlic preferred
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup chicken broth (Low sodium)
- 1 cup 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (Freshly grated) Can substitute with another cheese
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp fresh parsley (Chopped, for garnish) For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels.
- Season generously on all sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet.
- Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Bring to a simmer and let it reduce for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning sauce over them.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve over rice or mashed potatoes; great for entertaining. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.