Description
Bobby Flay Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a restaurant-worthy skillet dinner that comes together in under 40 minutes. Tender boneless thighs sear golden, then simmer in a luscious garlic cream sauce enriched with Dijon mustard, paprika, and thyme. It’s comfort food at its best, pairing beautifully with rice, potatoes, or veggies—simple, flavorful, and perfect for quick weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 6–8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 4–5 minutes per side until golden, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, Dijon mustard, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a light simmer.
- Return the chicken thighs to the pan, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over rice, potatoes, or veggies.
Notes
- This dish yields 6 servings.
- The sauce thickens as it simmers; adjust thickness by cooking a little longer if needed.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper after simmering.
- Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- For a lighter version, use a lower-fat cream alternative and adjust portions accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet; Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
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