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Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs (Oven Baked)

Close-up of three golden-brown, crispy skin chicken thighs swimming in a rich, creamy sauce and topped with fresh parsley.
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Make incredibly juicy chicken thighs with crispy edges smothered in a rich, velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce. This easy oven baked chicken thighs recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight chicken dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or boneless skinless chicken thighs for faster cooking)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 Celsius). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with foil for easier cleanup.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry using paper towels. This step helps achieve crispy skin chicken thighs.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until you form a garlic butter paste.
  4. Rub the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, making sure to get some under the skin if using bone-in, skin-on pieces. Place the chicken thighs skin-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes.
  6. While the chicken bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Stir in the dried thyme.
  7. After the initial 25 minutes of baking, remove the chicken from the oven. Carefully pour the creamy garlic sauce around the chicken thighs in the baking dish.
  8. Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 Celsius) and the skin is golden brown and crispy. If the skin is not crisping enough, switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  9. Remove the dish from the oven. Let the juicy chicken thighs rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon extra sauce over the top and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For boneless skinless chicken thighs, reduce the total cook time by about 10-15 minutes. Check for doneness sooner.
  • If you prefer a one pan chicken thighs meal, you can add chopped potatoes or carrots to the baking dish around the chicken during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • This recipe works well as a quick chicken dinner idea when you need something fast but flavorful.

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