Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs is a great idea for a quick dinner on a busy weeknight or a special occasion. They are chicken thighs that have been seared and then cooked in a creamy, garlic, and Parmesan sauce. This easy but classy dinner turns ordinary chicken thighs into something amazing in less than an hour from prep to table!
If you’ve been around for a while, you know how much I love to make chicken thighs.I love honey mustard chicken thighs and baked honey garlic chicken thighs, but there’s something so comforting about cream sauce, especially in the winter! That’s why I make these creamy oven-baked chicken thighs so often—when the weather gets cooler, I want comfort food!
You sear boneless chicken thighs until they are golden brown, then cover them in a rich, creamy garlic butter and Parmesan sauce that is so good you’ll want to lick your plate! It’s easy to get dinner on the table quickly when you use boneless meat because it cooks much faster than bone-in meat. You only need one pan, and it’s even better if you have a skillet that can go from the stovetop to the oven. Creamy chicken thighs are easy to make, which is great for busy weeknights. The fact that it’s easy to clean up is just a bonus!
Preparation Time & Servings
- Time to Prepare: 10 Minutes
- Time to Cook: 45 Minutes
- Four servings
- 583 kcal of calories
Tools and Ingredients
- ◯ skillet that can go in the oven
- ◯ 5 chicken thighs without skin or bones, dried with a paper towel
- ◯ 1 teaspoon of Trader Joe’s 21 Salute Seasoning or any other poultry seasoning you like
- ◯ Add salt and pepper to taste.
- ◯ 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- ◯ 2 tablespoons of butter
- ◯ 2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic
- ◯ 2 tablespoons of flour
- ◯ 1 cup of chicken broth
- ◯ ½ cup of heavy whipping cream
- ◯ ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese or prieve cheese
- ◯ Add salt and pepper to taste.
- ◯ Optional: 2 teaspoons of finely chopped dill for garnish
Instructions
- First, turn the oven on to 375F. After that, season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and other spices.
- Now, heat the butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add the chicken thighs, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until both sides are golden brown. Then, put it on a plate and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter to make the creamy chicken sauce. After it melts, add the garlic and cook for one minute, stirring a few times.
- Now, add the flour and stir for one minute. Next, slowly add the chicken broth and cook for one minute while stirring constantly, or until the sauce thickens. Add heavy whipping cream and stir it well. If you need to, add more salt or pepper and taste it again after adding the cheese.
- Lastly, put the chicken thighs back in the skillet and cover each one with the creamy sauce. Put in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, without covering, or until the chicken is done.
If you want, you can add dill and more cheese on top. Have fun!
Serving Suggestions and Tips
Add some extra grated cheese and dill on top of the creamy oven-baked chicken thighs to make them look nice. Add some mashed potatoes, rice, and vegetables to your meal to make it complete!
Before putting on the seasoning, dry the chicken first. Getting rid of extra moisture will help the seasoning stick and give the food a nice sear.
Brown the chicken thighs in groups. If you put too many things in the skillet, they won’t cook evenly or make a nice crust that keeps the moisture in.
You can quickly make this sauce into a creamy garlic mushroom sauce by adding some sliced mushrooms. Yummy!
For a different taste, use white wine instead of broth. The alcohol will cook off, so this meal is still safe for kids.
It’s important to dry the chicken off before adding spices. This gets rid of extra moisture, which helps the seasoning stick better and gives the chicken a nice sear.
I like to use butter to sauté garlic and brown the chicken because it gives the food a lot of flavor. You can, however, use olive oil instead if you want.
It’s best to brown the chicken thighs in batches so that they cook evenly and get a nice crust that keeps the moisture in. If you put too many things in the skillet, the chicken might not cook evenly and the texture might change.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 583kcal
Carbohydrates: 6g
Protein: 29g
Fat: 49g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 212mg
Sodium: 626mg
Potassium: 364mg
Fiber: 0.2g
Sugar: 1g
Vitamin A: 1000IU
Vitamin C: 1mg
Calcium: 193mg
Iron: 1mg