Mom's Chicken

Indulge in the comfort of "Mom's Chicken," a soul-soothing one-skillet recipe featuring juicy, golden-crisp chicken thighs bathed in a rich garlic cream sauce. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of paprika and garlic powder, these bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are seared to perfection before simmering gently in a buttery sauce infused with sautéed onions, fragrant garlic, and a splash of chicken stock. Finished with a touch of heavy cream for velvety decadence and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is as elegant as it is easy to make. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a cozy 40-minute cook, it's an ideal meal to serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a family dinner everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 piece onion (medium, finely chopped)
• 4 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
• 1.5 cups chicken stock
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the butter. Once melted, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken stock, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and incorporate the browned bits. Bring to a simmer.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Add the chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin-side up.

Step 7

Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1753.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2955.0

Total Fat 237.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 943.0mg	0%
Sodium 5700.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g	0%
Total Sugars 6.5g
Protein 184.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 203.3mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 2001.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.2%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 2.8%