Go Back
Creamy Baked Chicken

Creamy Baked Chicken Recipe

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs (900 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 8 pieces)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (45 g) grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large oven safe skillet over medium high. Sear chicken for about 4 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to a plate.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Whisk in cream, Parmesan, mustard, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until sauce bubbles and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
  4. Switch oven to broil. Broil skillet on top rack for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce is golden in spots. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

If you want a little extra browning, broil a full 3 minutes and watch closely so the sauce does not burn. Using an oven safe skillet keeps this a one pan meal, but a regular skillet plus a baking dish works just as well.