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Creamy Garlic Herb Butter Chicken Thighs (One Skillet)

Juicy, tender chicken thighs seared to golden perfection and simmered in a rich, velvety garlic herb butter cream sauce with aged parmesan. Ready in 30 minutes in a single skillet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 cup rich chicken bone broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sear for 5-6 minutes undisturbed until deeply golden brown. Flip and sear for 4-5 minutes on the second side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and fresh thyme, stirring constantly for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken bone broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up all browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Return chicken thighs and any resting juices back to the skillet. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and sauce coats the back of a spoon.
  7. Spoon warm garlic herb cream sauce over chicken thighs, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve immediately with mashed potatoes or warm crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 34gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1.5gVitamin A: 1120IUVitamin C: 3.5mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 2.1mg

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