Creamy Skillet Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs are seared on the stovetop and then cooked in the oven in a decadent Parmesan cream sauce in this quick and easy 1-skillet recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 362 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided
• ⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Set an oven-proof skillet on high heat. When hot, add 1 tablespoon oil and chicken. Cook until well seared, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and reduce heat to medium.

Step 3

Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil, then add garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Bloom spices together for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, then add sun-dried tomatoes, and finally the cream. Stir well and then blend in Parmesan cheese. Bring to a light simmer. Add chicken back to the pan.

Step 4

Transfer to the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 5

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly to let the sauce thicken before serving, about 5 minutes.