Description
A warm and comforting dish featuring succulent chicken thighs in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Optional: ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Mushroom slices
- Optional: Spinach or kale
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the heavy cream, olive oil, minced garlic, onion powder, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish, ensuring they’re in a single layer. Pour the creamy mixture over the thighs.
- Toss in any optional ingredients like mushrooms or greens into the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown.
- Broil for an additional 3-5 minutes if you want extra crispiness, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning!
Notes
Consider serving with mashed potatoes or seasonal vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg