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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs

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Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 20–25 mins | Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • The Chicken: 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or boneless if preferred).
  • The Seasoning:
    • 1 tsp paprika.
    • 1 tsp garlic powder.
    • Salt and black pepper to taste.
  • The Creamy Sauce:
    • 1 cup heavy cream.
    • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced.
    • 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning.
  • Garnish: A generous handful of fresh chopped parsley.

Instructions

  1. Season: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub them thoroughly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Sear: In a large heavy skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat, sear the chicken skin-side down for 5–7 minutes until the skin is deep golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Aromatics: Drain most of the excess fat from the skillet, leaving about a tablespoon. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Simmer Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese and dried herbs, stirring until the sauce begins to thicken and become smooth.
  5. Combine: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Let them simmer for another 3–5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  6. Finish: Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken and top with plenty of fresh parsley before serving.

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