Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• Grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Pour in chicken broth, scrape up brown bits, then stir in heavy cream, thyme, parsley, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
6. Return chicken thighs to the pan, skin-side up. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
7. If desired, remove chicken and let the sauce simmer uncovered for a few minutes to thicken.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over, and garnish with fresh parsley and grated parmesan if desired.

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