Description
These Easy Bobby Flay Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce are juicy, rich, and bursting with flavor. A stovetop dinner that tastes like it came from a gourmet kitchen—ready in under 40 minutes. The golden-seared chicken and velvety garlic sauce pair perfectly with vegetables, pasta, or rice. Simple enough for a weeknight, yet elegant enough to serve guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or bone-in, adjust cook time)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced (or roasted for milder flavor)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 5–6 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce Base: In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Build the Creamy Sauce: Add chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Stir in cream, Parmesan, and Dijon mustard. Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Finish: Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over top. Simmer covered for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, don’t skip searing the chicken—it adds rich depth. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally. Serve with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option or over mashed potatoes for comfort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg