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Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs

Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs: Cozy Comfort in 30 Minutes

Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs, a delicious weeknight dish, elevates your dinner with rich flavors and comforting textures in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs pat them dry for crispy skin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or use fresh garlic
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for sauce base
  • 6 cloves minced garlic fresh for best flavor
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth cooking liquid
  • 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese add off heat for smoothness
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley adds color and freshness

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-8 minutes until crispy.
  3. Flip chicken thighs and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until cooked through, then remove and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the same skillet, and add minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened, stirring often.
  7. Lower heat, add Parmesan, stir until melted, then return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is completely dry for crispy skin. Avoid overcooking garlic to prevent bitterness. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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