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Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

Rich, comforting, and deeply flavorful creamy oven baked chicken thighs with a luxurious garlic cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
Cream Sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese optional
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Optional: Sear chicken thighs in oil or butter for 3–4 minutes per side.
  4. Add garlic to skillet and sauté until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up brown bits.
  6. Add heavy cream and Dijon mustard; simmer briefly.
  7. Add Parmesan if using, then transfer sauce and chicken to a baking dish.
  8. Bake 30–40 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Broil 2–3 minutes to crisp the skin, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, increase Parmesan. For lighter sauce, use half-and-half.