Parmesan Cheese Chicken Thighs Recipe | Happy Healthy Eating

You’re going to love these skillets Parmesan Cheese Chicken Thighs Top with garlicky homemade sauce for a quick one-pan dinner! Ready in 35 minutes, golden on the outside, juicy on the inside and the best tasting!

Why you’ll love these Parmesan Chicken Thighs

These juicy Parmesan Chicken Thighs are garlicky and ready in no time.

• Fast. 35-minute dinners are my definition of the perfect, lazy weeknight dinner.
• Great for parties. Prepare several batches and place in a large baking dish. Let everyone help themselves as they please!
• Be prepared to be friendly. Rub the chicken with the spice mixture ahead of time to save time throughout the week.
• One pot. You don’t have to clean up countless pans and pots after dinner. Everything is prepared in the same pot.

what do you need

A simple spice rub adds smoky, earthy, herbal, and lots of garlic flavor to every bite. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities.

• Chicken Thighs – Make sure they are boneless and skinless.
• seasoning – garlic powder, cumin powder, smoked paprikaminced coriander, salt and pepper.
• Avocado oil – Feel free to use vegetable, corn, canola, or olive oil.

Parmesan Garlic Sauce

• Unsalted butter—— If you use salted butter, reduce the salt in the rest of the recipe.
• garlic – Avoid using garlic powder as it can make the sauce grainy.
• Parmesan cheese – Use freshly grated cheese.
• seasoning – smoked paprika and red pepper flakes.
• Chopped leeks – Onions also work.

How to Make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs

Simmering the chicken in the marinara sauce for the last few minutes really makes a difference. Here’s a quick overview of how to make this easy dinner. Check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for more detailed instructions.

• Mix spices. Stir garlic powder, cumin powder, salt, paprika, coriander, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined. Set it aside.
• Prepare chicken. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• Add spice rub. Sprinkle spice mixture evenly over chicken thighs. Gently massage the spice into your thighs to ensure even application.

• Brown the chicken. Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and fry chicken for 5-6 minutes on one side, until golden brown crust forms. Flip the chicken and cook the other side for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until no visible pink is visible in the center. Remove chicken from heat and place on a plate.

Sauces and serving

• Make the sauce. Reduce the heat to low and add the cream and minced garlic to the pan. Use a spoon to gently scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir until garlic is fragrant and cream is completely melted. Add Parmesan cheese, chiliand red pepper flakes. Stir everything together.

• Bring it to a boil. Return chicken to pot and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Spoon some sauce on top. Remove from heat.
• Serve. Drizzle more sauce over the chicken and garnish with a tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and chopped chives. enjoy!

Tips and variation ideas

• Use bone-in and skin-on. Make sure to cook the chicken skin side down first until golden brown before cooking the other side. This will give you a crispy crust and add texture to every bite.
• Choose the right pan. A nonstick pot or skillet is best for cooking chicken because, unlike stainless steel, it’s less likely to stick and burn.
• Use turkey. Swapping chicken for turkey in this recipe will give you a simple yet festive twist.
• Make it creamy. Remove chicken from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Stir well and gently scrape the bottom of the pot. Cook for 5-10 minutes and add salt to taste. Pour sauce over chicken.
• Use different parts of the chicken. Chicken thighs and drumsticks are a great way to use any part of the chicken you already have at home.

Food recommendations

These Parmesan Chicken Thighs make a wonderful main dish when paired with a simple vegetarian side dish. Air Fryer Green Beans, Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoesand Grilled asparagus are some of my favorites.If I want soup, I’ll use mine Crispy Bacon Cauliflower Soup.For an easy salad idea, check out my Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad.

Store correctly

Divide leftovers into portioned containers and refrigerate them for quick meal prep.

• Store it in the refrigerator: Allow leftovers to cool completely before placing them in an airtight container. Refrigerate chicken for up to 5 days. When leaving on the counter, keep away from direct heat and sunlight as chicken can spoil easily.
• To reheat: Place it in the microwave for a minute or until hot. You can also heat the pan over medium-low heat for 7-8 minutes with a lid on it.

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