Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of Herb Roasted Chicken in Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce. Tender chicken thighs seasoned with aromatic herbs, seared to perfection, then enveloped in a luscious, garlicky cream sauce. A comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and garlic powder.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet until golden. Roast in the oven until cooked through.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter. Add broth, cream, oregano, and red pepper. Simmer and stir in Parmesan and parsley.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Simmer briefly to meld flavors. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
- Adjust cook time if using boneless thighs or chicken breasts.
- Enhance with sautéed mushrooms or spinach for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
