Description
This creamy oven-baked chicken thighs recipe features tender chicken enveloped in a rich, savory cream sauce with Parmesan, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Mix together the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Pour the cream mixture over the chicken thighs in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream. You can also add vegetables like chopped spinach or mushrooms to the cream mixture for added flavor and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg