Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked in a velvety garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
- chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- butter
- olive oil
- garlic
- heavy cream
- chicken broth
- Parmesan cheese
- parsley
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer until sauce thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan and return chicken to the skillet.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken breast instead of thighs if preferred.
- Add mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for extra flavor.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat.
- Boneless thighs cook faster and work perfectly for this recipe.
- To thicken the sauce, simmer uncovered or add more Parmesan.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh, as cream sauces can separate when thawed.
- Pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables are great side dishes to pair with it.
- Add red pepper flakes or chili powder if you’d like to make it spicy.
- This dish is keto-friendly, as it is low in carbs.
- Milk can be used instead of cream, but it will be thinner in consistency.
- Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
- A splash of lemon will brighten the sauce and add a fresh kick.
- Thyme or rosemary make excellent herb additions to enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg