Description
Delicious and easy creamy oven baked chicken thighs covered in a rich and flavorful cream sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Flip the thighs over and pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Bring to a simmer, then transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Use skin-on chicken thighs for extra flavor and crispiness. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the cream sauce for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg