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Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

Enjoy the creamy oven baked chicken thighs, a comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs bone-in and skin-on for juiciness
For the Seasoning
  • Salt Salt adjust to taste
  • Pepper Pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with vegetable oil
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lighter
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or fresh sautéed onion
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika or smoked paprika for extra flavor
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast as a vegetarian alternative
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley optional, can substitute with cilantro

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather all ingredients while it heats.
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry; season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, paprika, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Arrange seared chicken in a baking dish and pour the cream sauce over it. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve with sides of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 29gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 330mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken in the cream sauce for 1-2 hours before baking for enhanced flavor. Use bone-in, skin-on chicken for the best results.

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