Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
Four bone-in thighs seared in olive oil, then baked with a garlic-Parmesan cream mixture.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear skin-side down for 5–7 minutes, then turn and sear 5–7 minutes more until browned; immediately transfer to a baking dish, skin-side up.
- Combine 1 cup heavy cream, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Pour around the thighs, leaving the skin above the liquid.
- Bake uncovered at 400°F for about 25–30 minutes, or until the thickest meat away from the bone reaches 165°F.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then divide into 4 portions with the sauce. Garnish with optional parsley.
Notes
- Refrigerate promptly at 40°F or below; use within 3 days.
- Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F.