Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs
Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs features tender chicken smothered in a rich garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir it into the garlic.
- Bring to a simmer and return the chicken to the skillet, cooking for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in garlic and spices for a few hours before cooking. Use non-stick cookware to prevent the sauce from sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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