Description
A comforting dish of juicy chicken thighs enveloped in a rich garlic and Parmesan cream sauce, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and pour the cream mixture over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after baking for juicier results. You can add fresh herbs or vegetables for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, oven baked, comfort food, weeknight dinner