Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs
A comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken thighs in a rich, creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic is recommended.
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese Consider nutritional yeast for dairy-free.
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
- Sear the chicken thighs for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Cook for 30 seconds, letting the garlic become fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning, then simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. Reheat slowly on the stove to prevent dryness.