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Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Crispy roasted chicken thighs in a rich garlic cream sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken completely dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6–8 minutes until skin is deep golden.
  3. Flip thighs and cook another 5–6 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer chicken to a plate and let it rest for a few minutes.
  4. Lower heat to medium, add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, scrape up browned bits, and let reduce for 3–4 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes until it thickens. Add Parmesan and stir until smooth.
  7. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and warm through for a minute. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

For lighter sauce, swap heavy cream for half-and-half. Use boneless thighs for quicker cooking. Store leftovers for 3–4 days in the fridge; reheat gently.

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