Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
Delicious creamy oven baked chicken thighs, perfectly seasoned and baked to perfection.
Equipment
- Oven-proof skillet
Ingredients
For Chicken Thighs
- 5 pieces chicken thighs skinless & boneless dried with paper towel
- 1 teaspoon 21 Salute Seasoning or any poultry seasoning of your choice
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For Creamy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese or prieve cheese, finely grated
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons dill finely chopped for garnish, optional
Instructions
Preparation
- First, preheat the oven to 375F. Next, season chicken with seasoning, salt & pepper, on both sides.
- Now, melt butter in oven-proof skillet over medium heat, add chicken thighs and sear for 2-3 minutes or until golden color on both sides. After, transfer to a plate and set aside.
To Make Creamy Sauce
- To make the creamy chicken sauce, melt butter in the same skillet. Once it melts add garlic and saute for 1 minute, stirring few times.
- Now, add flour and stir continuously for 1 minute. Next, slowly pour in chicken broth and cook for 1 minute stirring continuously, or until sauce thickens. Pour in heavy whipping cream and give it a nice stir. Add cheese, stir and taste it, add more salt or pepper, if needed.
- Finally, add chicken thighs back into the skillet, coating each thigh in the creamy sauce. Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, uncovered or until chicken is cooked thru.
- Garnish with dill and more cheese, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Before seasoning the chicken, it's important to pat it dry. By doing this, the excess moisture is removed, which makes the seasoning stick better and gives the chicken a nice sear. When cooking, I personally prefer using butter to sauté garlic and brown the chicken, as it adds an incredible amount of flavor. However, if you prefer, you can use olive oil instead. To ensure that the chicken thighs cook evenly and develop a nice crust that locks in the moisture, it's best to brown them in batches. Overcrowding the skillet can cause uneven cooking and affect the texture of the chicken.
Nutrition
Serving: 1thighCalories: 583kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 29gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 212mgSodium: 626mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 1mg
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