One pan Baked Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

One pan Baked Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 35 mins

Total time: 45 mins

Author: Layla Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks (6-8 pieces)


• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning


• ½ teaspoon salt


• ¼ teaspoon black pepper


• 2 tablespoons butter

Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter


• 5 cloves garlic, minced


• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning


• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour


• 1 cup chicken broth or water


• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan


• ½ cup heavy cream


• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 


2. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium - high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Prep cream sauce in the same skillet.


3. To make the garlic parmesan cream sauce: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add italian seasoning and flour. Whisk lightly browned, about 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth until fully incorporated with flour. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.


4. Return chicken into the skillet, on-top of the parmesan cream sauce. Bake in pre-heated oven for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and skin is crispy. Garnish with fresh herbs or parmesan cheese. Serve with rice, veggies, or a salad. Enjoy!

Notes

Chicken breasts can also be used in the recipe by reducing the baking time in half.

To make the dish healthier, use half & half instead of heavy cream.

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