Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

Discover the magic of Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs, an easy and impressive dish perfect for weeknight dinners.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 5

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for juiciest flavor and moisture

For the Cream Sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for a lighter twist
1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder or finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh thyme
1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano
to taste salt
to taste pepper

For Garnish

2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

large oven-safe skillet
Baking dish

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5 minutes, flip and sear the other side for another 5 minutes.
Whisk together cream, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, paprika, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
Transfer chicken to a baking dish, pour the cream sauce over it.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 550mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the chicken to marinate in the cream sauce for a few hours before baking.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!