Juicy oven-baked chicken thighs with crispy skin and a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce — made all in one oven-safe skillet for an easy, satisfying meal.
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat oil and butter in oven-safe skillet. Sear chicken skin-side down for 4–5 minutes; flip and cook another 2–3 minutes. Remove from pan.
In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
Stir in cream, Dijon, seasoning, and Parmesan. Simmer briefly.
Return chicken to pan, skin-side up. Spoon sauce over top.
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Broil for 2–3 minutes for crispier skin, if desired.
Rest 5 minutes, then garnish and serve.
Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor. Substitute boneless thighs or chicken breasts, adjusting cook time. Keto-friendly and great for meal prep.