Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs in 30 Minutes
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Servings
4
Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs is a 30-minute dish with flavors similar to those found in restaurant dishes. Creamy garlic sauce is served over juicy chicken thighs with browned skin. Other ingredients in this dish include sweet garlic and parsley flavors and Parmesan cheese. This dish is appropriate for both informal and formal occasions. Benefits of this dish include ease of preparation and cleanup, as all ingredients can be cooked in the same pan, allowing you more time to eat. Side dishes that go well with Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs include pasta, rice, and mashed potatoes. This dish appeals to a wide range of tastes. Cooking tips for this dish include drying chicken before cooking to ensure browned skin and cooking Parmesan cheese slowly to keep the sauce from breaking.
Ingredients
- •8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (About 2 lbs, pat them very dry.)
- •1 tablespoon olive oil (For searing the chicken.)
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
- •½ teaspoon garlic powder
- •2 tablespoons butter (Unsalted.)
- •6 cloves garlic (Minced.)
- •½ cup chicken broth (Low sodium.)
- •1 cup heavy cream
- •½ cup parmesan cheese (Freshly grated.)
- •2 tablespoons fresh parsley (Chopped, for garnish.)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for getting that crispy skin. Season generously on all sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-8 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes until cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and let it reduce slightly for about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes to thicken. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- 6
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over them. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
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