Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs are a delectable dish that brings together tender chicken thighs and a rich, velvety sauce, perfect for any occasion. This quick recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-style meal in just 30 minutes. The garlic butter sauce envelops the chicken in savory goodness, making it a family favorite. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside your choice of vegetables for a complete meal that satisfies cravings and impresses guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- In a skillet, melt half the butter over medium-high heat; sear chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Add remaining butter to skillet; sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer; let thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley; return chicken to skillet and coat in sauce; simmer until cooked through.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 145mg