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Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

Juicy oven baked chicken thighs coated in a rich, creamy garlic-herb sauce for an easy and comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 515
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Seasoning
  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in or boneless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. Season chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Sear chicken thighs 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
  5. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then add cream, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
  6. Simmer until slightly thickened, then stir in lemon juice.
  7. Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour creamy sauce over them.
  8. Bake 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is bubbling.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For deeper flavor, add mushrooms or spinach to the sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes or pasta.