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Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

Delicious and flavorful creamy oven baked chicken thighs made with simple ingredients and a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 583 kcal

Equipment

  • oven-proof skillet

Ingredients
  

For Chicken Thighs

  • 5 chicken thighs, skinless & boneless dried with paper towel
  • 1 teaspoon 21 Salute Seasoning or use any poultry seasoning of your choice
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted

For 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
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Season chicken with seasoning, salt & pepper on both sides.
  • Melt butter in oven-proof skillet over medium heat, add chicken thighs and sear for 2-3 minutes or until golden on both sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • To make the creamy chicken sauce, melt butter in the same skillet. Once melted, 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, or until sauce thickens. Pour in heavy whipping cream and stir. Add cheese, taste, and adjust 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, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Garnish with dill and more cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Patting the chicken dry before seasoning helps the seasoning stick better and gives a nice sear. Butter adds flavor when sautéing garlic and browning chicken, but olive oil can be used instead.

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 chicken recipes, comfort food, creamy chicken thighs, easy chicken dinner, oven baked chicken
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