Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of these oven-baked chicken thighs, smothered in a luscious Parmesan sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a comforting dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season Chicken: Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet until golden brown, then set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, whisk in flour, then add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, thyme, and parsley.
- Bake: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
