Description
A comforting dish of chicken thighs baked in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken thighs on both sides until browned.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot with sauce drizzled over.
Notes
Use an oven-safe skillet for easy transition from stove to oven. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg