Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs
A delightful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken thighs in a rich creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning, then simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and coated in sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Proper storage keeps leftovers fresh for up to three days in the refrigerator. Freeze for longer storage.