Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal in just 30 minutes, featuring crispy-skinned chicken in a rich, velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce. A perfect one-pan weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (About 2 lbs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season: Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear: 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.
- Sauté: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and let it reduce for 3-4 minutes.
- Thicken: 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.
- Finish: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Crispy Skin is Key: Don’t skip drying the chicken thighs. A dry surface is essential for getting the skin perfectly crispy. Low Heat for Cheese: Always add the Parmesan cheese over low heat to prevent the sauce from separating, ensuring a smooth, velvety finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg