Description
Whipping up Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs brings pure comfort to your dinner table, with tender chicken bathed in a rich, cheesy sauce that makes your taste buds dance. Weeknight dinners just got a delicious upgrade that’ll have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1½ to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Sauce Components:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chicken broth or white wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare a 12-inch skillet by heating it to 375°F with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season 1½ pounds chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon paprika. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 4-5 minced garlic cloves. Sauté garlic for 45-60 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour ¼ cup chicken broth into skillet. Add 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and whisk until smooth. Let sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, coating each piece in sauce. Reduce heat to 250°F and cook for 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon rosemary, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes over chicken. Gently stir sauce to distribute herbs evenly.
- Transfer chicken and sauce to serving plate. Ensure each piece is generously covered with creamy sauce before serving.
Notes
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness, ensuring they cook evenly and stay tender.
- Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown crust that seals in moisture.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged for a more robust, authentic flavor in your sauce.
- Lower the heat when adding cream to prevent scorching and create a smooth, silky sauce that coats the chicken beautifully.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-26 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg