Ingredients
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Gather these simple ingredients to create your Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs:
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a plate. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream, stirring constantly, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted into the sauce.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes or a crisp salad.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg