Description
Indulge in the rich, savory delight of Creamy Garlic Herb Cajun Chicken Thighs. This dish features tender, juicy chicken thighs enveloped in a luscious garlic cream sauce with a hint of Cajun spice. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Serve it alongside rice or crusty bread to soak up every drop of that heavenly sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs (approximately 1 lb)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather all ingredients.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sear the chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Lower the heat and add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring, allowing it to bubble gently as you scrape any bits from the skillet.
- Add chopped parsley and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 115mg