Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs
A quick and easy recipe for flavorful chicken thighs cooked in a rich garlic cream sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (About 2 lbs.) Pat them very dry.
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt For seasoning.
- ½ tsp black pepper For seasoning.
- ½ tsp garlic powder For seasoning.
- 2 tbsp butter (Unsalted)
- 6 cloves garlic (Minced)
- ½ cup chicken broth (Low sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (Freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (Chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and let it reduce for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure to pat the chicken dry; this helps it get crispy when seared. For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken thighs in garlic and herbs before cooking. If you like it spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a kick.