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Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs – Juicy, Flavor-Packed Dinner Favorite

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These creamy oven baked chicken thighs are tender, juicy, and nestled in a garlic-parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

  • Salt, pepper, and paprika (to taste)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon thyme or Italian seasoning

  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

  2. Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet. Sear chicken skin-side down 4–5 minutes until golden. Flip and cook 2–3 minutes more. Remove and set aside.

  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Pour in broth, cream, and Parmesan. Stir and simmer 2–3 minutes.

  4. Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over top. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 175°F.

  5. Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes for extra crisp skin.

  6. Rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half or milk and thicken with cornstarch. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

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