Description
This Baked Creamy Chicken Thighs recipe features succulent bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seasoned with a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, then baked in a rich and creamy Parmesan Dijon sauce. It’s an easy, comforting dish that’s perfect for a hearty family dinner. The chicken is baked to juicy perfection and finished with a luscious sauce that’s perfect for serving alongside mashed potatoes or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 6-7 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Sauce
- ⅓ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken thighs in a creamy sauce.
- Season Chicken: Pat dry the chicken thighs with a kitchen towel for crispy skin. In a bowl, mix together all the seasoning ingredients. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly on both sides of the chicken thighs to infuse flavor.
- Arrange Chicken and Stock: Pour the chicken stock into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs in a single layer over the stock to keep them moist during baking.
- Bake Covered: Loosely cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes to cook the chicken through with steam from the stock.
- Remove Foil and Baste: Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and take off the foil, watching for steam. Use a spoon to baste the chicken thighs with the pan juices to keep them moist and flavorful. Transfer the chicken thighs to a plate temporarily.
- Prepare Cream Sauce: Whisk together the flour and heavy cream until smooth with no lumps. Add the mixture to the baking dish along with the Dijon mustard and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine; the sauce will be thin but will thicken as it bakes.
- Bake Uncovered: Place the chicken thighs back into the baking dish atop the sauce. Bake uncovered for another 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve: Stir the sauce well before serving and enjoy the chicken thighs with your choice of mashed potatoes or pasta for a complete, comforting meal.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry before seasoning helps achieve crispy skin.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste based on your preference.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- Carefully remove foil after initial baking because steam will be hot.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
