Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe delivers restaurant-style comfort in about 30 minutes with a balanced combination of crispy chicken skin and a rich garlic-parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the thighs and cook for another 5–6 minutes until cooked through. Remove and rest.
- Add butter to the skillet, melt, and cook minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Deglaze with chicken broth, simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over top, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half. For dairy-free, substitute with full-fat coconut milk and nutritional yeast. Boneless thighs can be used with slightly reduced cooking times.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American