Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe with Rich Cream Sauce
These Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs are crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and baked in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce — all in one pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, paprika, dried thyme (to taste)
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and season both sides.
- Sear chicken in hot oil, skin-side down, until golden (4–5 minutes). Flip and sear other side 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté shallots and garlic. Add broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add parmesan, stir until smooth. Return chicken to pan.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until chicken reaches 175°F internally.
- Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes for crispy skin. Rest 5 minutes and serve.
Notes
Add mushrooms or spinach for variety. Use half-and-half for a lighter version. Reheats well for meal prep.