Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
A comforting and creamy dish featuring tender chicken thighs, perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish, ensuring they’re well-spaced.
- Drizzle olive oil evenly over the chicken.
- Generously season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the heavy cream over the chicken thighs, allowing it to coat them well.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, and enjoy the creamy goodness!
Notes
For a lighter option, swap heavy cream for half-and-half. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg