Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs
Tender chicken thighs seared golden and simmered in a velvety garlic-herb sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, thyme, and rosemary for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve with pasta or rice.
Notes
- Use bone-in thighs for extra flavor.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Swap herbs with parsley or oregano if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg