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Cheesy Garlic Chicken Thighs
CarnivoreDinnerHigh ProteinComfort Classics

Cheesy Garlic Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs baked with a rich and creamy garlic cheese topping.

10 min

Prep

30 min

Cook

4

Serves

620

Calories

Macros · per serving

45g protein

3g carbs

48g fat

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 8 chicken thigh
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 4 clove garlic clove
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • salt — to taste
  • black pepper — to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.

  3. 3

    In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add the garlic cloves, minced, to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 5 minutes until the skin is golden brown.

  6. 6

    Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Reduce the heat to low, then add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken thighs.

  9. 9

    Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.

  10. 10

    Carefully remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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