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Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs for a Cozy Family Feast

Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs are juicy, well-seasoned thighs in a rich, garlicky cream sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 thighs Chicken Thighs Bone-in or boneless
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with milk or half-and-half if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Can substitute with fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  4. In the same skillet, lower the heat, add butter, and then minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Add flour and whisk.
  5. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, thyme, onion powder, and parmesan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize the recipe by adding seasonal veggies to the sauce or adjusting cooking times based on chicken type.

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