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Easy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs Recipe (30 Minutes)

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A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring juicy, crispy-skinned chicken thighs in a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce made with Greek yogurt. Ready in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs total)
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 oz)
  • ½ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Let it get hot until shimmering (about 2 minutes).
  3. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook without moving for 5-6 minutes until skin is deep golden brown. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  6. Remove skillet from heat and let cool for 1 minute. Whisk in Greek yogurt and grated Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
  7. Return chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon some sauce over the tops. Place over low heat for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, pat chicken thighs completely dry before seasoning. Let the pan cool slightly before adding yogurt to prevent curdling. If sauce is too thick, add a splash more chicken broth; if too thin, simmer without chicken to reduce. Freshly grate Parmesan for best melting.

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