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Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs are seared chicken thighs cooked in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 583 kcal

Equipment

  • oven-proof skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs

  • 5 thighs chicken 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 butter unsalted

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

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Season chicken with seasoning, salt & pepper on both sides.
  • Melt butter in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat, add chicken thighs and sear for 2-3 minutes until golden color on both sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Making Creamy Sauce

  • Melt butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring a few times.
  • Add flour and stir continuously for 1 minute. Slowly pour in chicken broth and cook for 1 minute stirring continuously, or until sauce thickens.
  • Pour in heavy whipping cream, stir, then add cheese, stirring and tasting. Add more salt or pepper if needed.
  • 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, until chicken is cooked through.
  • Garnish with dill and more cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for better adherence. Optional to use olive oil instead of butter for sautéing. Brown chicken in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 583kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 29gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 212mgSodium: 626mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baked chicken, Chicken Recipe, Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs, creamy sauce, easy chicken dinner, garlic chicken
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