Description
Chicken Thighs in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce delivers rich comfort straight from your kitchen, turning simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal. Tender chicken drowns in a silky, cheesy sauce that makes dinner feel like a special occasion without complicated cooking steps.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 6 chicken thighs
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Remove chicken thighs from packaging and thoroughly dry each piece with paper towels. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper evenly across both sides of the 6 chicken thighs.
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until the surface shimmers. Carefully place chicken thighs skin-side down, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Sear chicken for 6 minutes until skin turns deep golden brown and crispy. Flip thighs and continue cooking for 7 minutes, aiming for an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate. Keep the skillet on medium heat and add 1 tablespoon butter and 4 minced garlic cloves. Stir constantly for 45-60 seconds until garlic releases its aroma.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Whisk sauce continuously for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and cheese melts completely. Return chicken thighs to the skillet, coating each piece generously with sauce.
- Reduce heat to low. Allow chicken to warm in sauce for 4 minutes, periodically spooning sauce over the meat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley on top before serving.
Notes
- Always pat chicken thighs completely dry to ensure crispy skin that browns beautifully and seals in moisture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal chicken temperature, guaranteeing perfectly cooked meat without drying out.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk and reduce parmesan cheese quantity.
- Create a gluten-free adaptation by ensuring your seasoning blend does not contain wheat-based ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 19-24 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg