Creamy Skillet Chicken Thighs
Skillet chicken thighs with a super easy and decadent sauce.
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1tablespoon minced garlic
- 2teaspoons dried thyme
- 1teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½cup chicken broth
- ⅓cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips
- 1cup heavy cream
- ½cup grated Parmesan cheese
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.