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Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

This creamy oven-baked chicken thighs recipe yields tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken thighs smothered in a rich cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner with family or friends, this dish is both comforting and satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 oven-safe skillet or baking dish
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • for garnish fresh parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season them generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  • Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and sear for an additional 5 minutes on the other side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and paprika. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Pour the cream mixture into the same skillet, stirring to combine with the drippings. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 75°C) and the sauce is bubbly.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add chopped onions and garlic to the skillet after searing the chicken and sauté them before adding the cream mixture.
This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables to soak up the creamy sauce.