Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs
Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs are a quick, satisfying meal featuring juicy chicken in a rich cream sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (About 2 lbs.) Pat them very dry.
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt For seasoning.
- 1/2 tsp black pepper For seasoning.
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder For seasoning.
- 2 tbsp butter (Unsalted)
- 6 cloves garlic (Minced) For flavor.
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (Low sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream For sauce richness.
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (Freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (Chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cooking
- 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.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and let it reduce for 3-4 minutes.
- 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.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For serving, pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables. Ensure chicken is dry before seasoning for crispy skin. Fresh garlic enhances flavor. Don’t rush sauce simmering.