Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs for Juicy Weeknight Dinners
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy oven baked chicken thighs that will elevate your weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the heavy cream, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the cream mixture over them.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the cream mixture for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs, Chicken Thighs Recipe