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Bobby Flay's succulent chicken thighs with creamy garlic sauce on a plate

Irresistibly Creamy Chicken Dish

A quick and creamy one-pan chicken thigh recipe with rich garlic flavors that's perfect for any family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Bone-in chicken thighs Skin-on for extra flavor
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For cooking
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream For the sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken broth For added flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice For brightness
  • to taste Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley) For garnish and flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken thighs liberally with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add heavy cream, stirring until combined.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
  8. Stir in lemon juice and fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

Great served with roasted veggies or fluffy rice. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days.