Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs offer a delightful blend of flavors, turning any weeknight dinner into a feast with tender chicken enveloped in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Generously season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs in the skillet for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- While the chicken cooks, combine the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic in a bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the browned chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap the heavy cream for Greek yogurt. If using chicken breasts instead of thighs, be mindful of shorter cooking times.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg