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Chicken thighs in creamy garlic Parmesan sauce

Juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin cooked in a deliciously creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect served with greens and/or rice for an easy dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 281 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 cup white wine / chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy / whipping cream
  • 1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice to taste
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down into a large, deep pan then place over medium-high heat. Allow to cook for 7-10 minutes until the skin is crisp and deeply golden. Flip the thighs over and cook for another 7-10 minutes until the chicken thighs are fully cooked. The thighs are done when the meat is white through to the bone or the temperature reads 75°C/165°F on a meat thermometer. Remove the thighs from the pan and set aside.
  3. Add the butter, garlic and thyme to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the wine or stock and using a wooden spoon, scrape the sticky bits from the bottom of the pan. Pour in the cream and lemon juice.
  4. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes or until it coats the back of a spoon easily. Add the Parmesan cheese, stir in then add the chicken thighs. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes then sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 152mg (51%) Sodium 222mg (9%) Potassium 342mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 609IU (12%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 152mg 51%
Sodium 222mg 9%
Potassium 342mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 609IU 12%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.