Description
A comforting dish featuring crispy chicken thighs in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in recommended)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place the thighs skin-side down and sear without moving until golden and crisp, about 4–5 minutes. Flip and sear the second side for another 4–5 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each thigh.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the thickest part of a thigh registers 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half and thicken with cornstarch. For tanginess, swap half the Parmesan for Pecorino Romano.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: Italian