Description
This Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe offers a rich and indulgent dinner option, combining tender chicken thighs browned to perfection and simmered in a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce. Easy to prepare in about 40 minutes, it’s perfect for a comforting meal that feels gourmet but comes together quickly on the stovetop.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Place a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to warm up before cooking the chicken.
- Season chicken: Season the chicken thighs evenly with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance flavor.
- Brown the chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove chicken: Take the browned chicken thighs out of the skillet and set aside temporarily.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté it until fragrant, which usually takes about 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the pan for extra flavor.
- Stir in cream: Mix in the heavy cream thoroughly, creating a rich, creamy sauce base.
- Simmer chicken in sauce: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon some sauce over them, and let everything simmer together for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish just before serving to add a fresh herbal note and vibrant color.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer a few minutes longer or add a slurry of cornstarch and water.
- Bone-in chicken thighs work best for juiciness; boneless can be used but may cook faster.
- Use fresh garlic for the best aroma and flavor.
- Pair this dish with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
