Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce: The Best Comfort Dish
A delicious recipe for chicken thighs smothered in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: main course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, garlic powder, and paprika; stir to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with a lower fat alternative.
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg