Description
Skillet Chicken Thighs in Creamy Garlic Sauce is a quick, one‑pan dinner that combines crisp‑seared chicken with a velvety garlic‑infused cream sauce. The recipe uses bone‑in thighs for juicy meat, butter for richness, and fresh thyme for aromatic depth. In just 40 minutes you’ll have a restaurant‑style meal perfect for busy families, complete with tender chicken, a luscious sauce, and a sprinkle of parsley for bright color. Ideal for weeknight feeding and easy clean‑up. Serve with rice, beans!.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone‑in chicken thighs, skin on
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium‑high heat; add thighs skin‑side down and sear until golden, about 7 minutes. Flip and cook 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken, sauté garlic briefly, then deglaze with chicken broth.
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme; simmer.
- Return chicken, cover, and cook on low for 20‑25 minutes until done.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a dairy‑free version
- use olive oil and coconut milk. Leftovers store well for up to three days refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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