Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs smothered in a rich and savory creamy garlic sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter.
- Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan, and let it reduce slightly.
- Add the heavy cream and stir in the fresh herbs, letting the sauce simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over each thigh. Simmer for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy garlic sauce, family recipe, comfort food, easy dinner