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Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

Juicy oven baked chicken thighs simmered in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce. An easy, comforting dinner that’s perfect for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard optional
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in an oven-safe skillet. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 4–5 minutes. Flip and cook 2 more minutes.
  4. Add garlic to the pan and cook 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine.
  6. Add lemon juice and mix gently.
  7. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is creamy.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, add mushrooms or spinach before baking. Use freshly grated parmesan for best creaminess.