Description
Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs are the ultimate cozy dinner—tender, juicy chicken baked in a rich garlic-parmesan cream sauce. This one-skillet recipe is fast, fuss-free, and family-approved!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tsp Salute seasoning (or poultry seasoning of choice)
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Cream Sauce:
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or Piave)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Season chicken thighs with seasoning, salt, and pepper on both sides.
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Melt 2 tbsp butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken thighs for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
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Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
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Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring until slightly thickened. Add heavy cream and stir well.
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Add Parmesan, stir to melt, then taste and adjust salt and pepper.
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Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over each piece.
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Transfer skillet to oven and bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
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Garnish with fresh dill and extra cheese if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Don’t skip the sear—it adds flavor and texture.
Sauce too thick? Add a splash of broth or cream.
Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.
Best served with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg