Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs, a dish that’s both comforting and impressive. Tender chicken thighs are seared to perfection and enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, creating a meal that is sure to delight your family and guests alike. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but versatile enough to serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, making it perfect for any occasion. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a deliciously satisfying dinner on the table in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream; simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley; return chicken to skillet, coating well. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg