Description
A comforting, creamy dish of oven-baked chicken thighs with a rich sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for searing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then place them skin-side down in the hot skillet. Sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, then remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add butter to the same skillet and sauté diced onions until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until aromatic.
- Stir in mushrooms and let them cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stir to combine, and allow to simmer until slightly thickened. Season to taste.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, and transfer to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed green beans, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken thighs, creamy sauce, comfort food, baked chicken, family recipe