Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs

4.53 from 570 votes

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

This Easy Skillet Chicken Thigh recipe with a simple garlic cream sauce is the perfect chicken dinner for easy weeknights or entertaining. Everyone loves this juicy chicken dish and it takes less than 30 minutes to make!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: chicken, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken, dinner

Servings:

Calories: 360kcal

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet (I LOVE my Lodge skillet)

Ingredients

6 boneless chicken thighs, about 1 1/2 pounds*
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup heavy cream
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Use a paper towel to pat the chicken thighs dry.
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken thighs, on both sides.
Heat a large cast iron to medium heat and add the olive oil.
Place chicken thighs skin side down in the hot skillet and cook, until skin is crispy about 5 minutes, flip chicken thighs and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes or until internal temp is 165 degrees. Transfer chicken to a plate.
Add the butter, shallot, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until sauce thickens up a bit.
Place the chicken back in the pan with the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve the chicken warm with the sauce.

Notes

You can use skin-on or skinless chicken thighs, whatever you prefer. You can use chicken breasts, but the thighs are juicier.

Store leftover chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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