Creamy Chicken Thighs Parmesan Recipe (Ready in One Pan!)

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If you’ve ever craved something rich, cheesy, and deeply satisfying after a long day, this chicken thighs parmesan recipe is exactly what you need. Tender juicy chicken seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a luscious garlic parmesan cream sauce – it’s the kind of dish that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, but it all comes together in just 1 hour and one pan!

It’s quick, it’s comforting, and it doesn’t require fancy ingredients or culinary skills. Plus, it’s versatile enough to pair with almost everything from pasta, mashed potatoes, to even a crusty loaf of bread to mop up that incredible sauce.

Whether you are craving a dish for a busy weeknight, weekend, or even a delicious family dinner, it will deliver! So, if you are tired of the same old dinners and looking for something that delivers restaurant-quality flavor without the stress, stick around- this one’s a game-changer!

Why You Will Love This Recipe?

I don’t wanna write a novel on this (though I can because of this recipe), but here are some simple key points of why you will love this one:

1. Full of flavor: This recipe is bursting with flavor. From the garlic and parmesan to that creamy, savory sauce, each bite will feel heavenly!
2. Simple and fuss-free: No complicated steps, just simple ingredients and one pan – that’s enough to rock it.
3. Feels simple but tastes restaurant-quality: Thanks to the white wine and fresh parsley for giving this simple-looking recipe a royal taste!
4. It pairs with everything: It pairs with almost every single side dish, like pasta, potatoes, rice, or veggies. So, no worries about “What should I serve with it?”

Ingredients

Here are all the ingredients that you’ll need to make this amazing recipe:

1. 2 lbs chicken thigh (skinless and boneless)
2. 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
3. 1/2 cup of heavy cream
4. 2 tablespoons of butter
5. 4 cloves of garlic (chopped)
6. 1 cup chicken stock
7. 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
8. Sea salt and black pepper to taste
9. A little bit of parsley for garnishing.

That’s the list of ingredients you should have before making this recipe. Once you have them, let’s talk about the instructions.

Instruction

Here’s how you can make this amazingly delicious chicken thighs parmesan recipe:

1. First, heat a skillet or pan over high heat and put 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in it. When the oil is hot, put the chicken thighs in the pan and cook for 5 to 10 minutes per side. The main goal is to get a nice golden brown color on both sides. When you are done cooking the thighs, take them off the pan and set them aside.
2. Now, in the same pan, add butter and wait for it to completely melt. When it has melted completely, lower the heat to medium or medium-high and add the 4 cloves of chopped garlic and stir well. Now saute garlic until fragrant, and then add chicken stock, sea salt, and black pepper.
3. Thereafter, stir until all of these ingredients are well combined and add heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
4. Now stir until the parmesan cheese is melted, then add cooked chicken thighs to the pan.
5. After that, let the whole thing cook until the sauce thickens, probably for 20 minutes may be. It depends.
6. When the sauce is ready, just plate it, garnish the chicken thighs with parsley, and enjoy!

Tips For Cooking

So, now you know how to cook this amazing chicken thighs recipe. Now, let me share some superb tips that can uplift the whole quality of this recipe. Check below!

1. Don’t overcrowd the pan: When you’re searing the chicken, don’t overcrowd the pan. When you overcrowd the pan with chicken thighs, they don’t get seared well; instead, you get them soggy and less tasty. This is a pro tip. Whenever you are cooking chicken thighs, remember this and see what happens next!
2. Don’t avoid the resting time: This might not seem obvious, but trust me, if you avoid the resting time and serve it just after cooking, you are missing the heavenly taste of this chicken parmesan recipe. When you let the chicken rest for around 5 to 10 minutes (10 minutes is the best), it absorbs the juices and flavors more efficiently, which gives your tastebuds the ultimate satisfaction.
3. Use freshly grated parmesan only: Just to let you know, only use freshly grated parmesan cheese. The reason why I am saying it is that pre-grated parmesan won’t melt well. But fresh parmesan ensures a smooth, velvety sauce.
4. Deglaze the pan with white wine: After you are done searing the chicken thighs, you should see some small browned bits stuck to the bottom. Those are flavor bombs! To blast them, add a splash of white wine before adding butter. By using the word “splash”, I mean 2 to 3 tablespoons of white wine. Now, stir it and let the wine simmer for 30 seconds to 1 minute over medium-high heat. Once most of the alcohol vaporizes, follow the recipe as usual. Now, this is just a suggestion for flavor enhancements, but if you hate alcohol, just skip it and follow the recipe as I wrote.
5. Add more greens for balance: I recommend tossing in a handful of spinach or chopped kale into the sauce when you are almost done cooking. What it will do is that it will add color, nutrition, as well as make it look even more lavish and luscious.

What To Serve With These Parmesan Chicken Thighs?

It might be confusing to choose the perfect side dish for any recipe. But not for this one! Below, I have given you some superb yet simple side dishes that can go hand in hand with these chicken thighs:

1. Creamy mashed potatoes
2. Buttered Pasta
3. Garlic Bread
4. Steamed veggies

That’s just the tip of the iceberg. I think these will go hand in hand with this recipe, but if you want, you can try whatever you want. And if you have tried something different, don’t forget to mention it in the comments. I would love to hear from you, and maybe I will add it to the main post. So, don’t hesitate!

FAQs

Can I Use Chicken Breasts Instead Of Thighs?

Yes, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but keep in mind that they cook faster than thighs. And they tend to be drier than thighs. So, if you are using breasts instead of thighs, cut the searing time a little, and also, slice them in half lengthwise for more oven cooking.

Can I store the leftovers?

Absolutely. If you have some leftovers, first, let them cool down completely, and then put them in the refrigerator to store. When you want to reheat it, you can do it simply on the stove over low heat. Add a splash of stock or cream to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.

How do I Know When The Sauce Is Thick Enough?

Easy process, just dip a spoon in the sauce and if the sauce coats the back of a spoon and slowly drips off (not too runny), then it’s ready. From my personal experience, I can say that you shouldn’t need more than 15 to 20 minutes per side on a gentle simmer.

Other Chicken Thigh Recipes You Might Like

If you have liked this recipe, then obviously don’t forget to leave a comment, and also you can check out these recipes below, as these are of a similar type but still hold their unique taste:

1. Chicken thigh and gravy recipe
2. Creamy chicken thigh pasta recipe
3. Creamy and flavorful Chicken thigh rice cooker recipe

And also, if you don’t like dairy, then here’s the special one-pan dairy-free chicken thigh recipe!

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Conclusion

So, that’s all you need to know about this amazingly delicious and superbly flavorful chicken thighs parmesan recipe. If you have tried it, then please let me know how it was. And if you have tried something else or you have any suggestions for me, then please let me know as well. I would love to hear from you.

For today, Thanks for reading and Happy cooking!