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Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs baked in rich cream sauce

Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

These Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs are the perfect comfort meal—rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying after a long day. With juicy chicken, a velvety garlic cream sauce, and simple ingredients, this recipe delivers a warm, nostalgic dinner without extra effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • chicken thighs bone-in or boneless
  • heavy cream or half-and-half
  • chicken broth
  • butter
  • olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves fresh, minced
  • paprika
  • salt + black pepper to taste
  • thyme or Italian seasoning
  • lemon juice optional
  • parmesan cheese optional, freshly grated
  • fresh parsley to finish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry. Season all sides generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
  2. Sear chicken in a skillet with butter and olive oil for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  3. In the same pan, cook garlic for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, scrape the fond, then pour in cream. Simmer gently without boiling.
  4. Transfer chicken and cream sauce to a baking dish. Bake uncovered at 400°F (200°C) for 30–40 minutes until juicy.
  5. Rest 5 minutes before serving. Finish with lemon juice and fresh parsley.

Notes

For a richer flavor, add mushrooms or parmesan to the sauce. For dairy-free, replace cream with coconut milk and butter with olive oil.