Creamy Garlic Thyme Chicken

Now that Labor Day is over and everyone is back to school, let’s bid goodbye to summer foods and get re-acquainted with simple, fast and wholesome weeknight dinners again.

This creamy garlic thyme is a perfect dish that you can make for the entire family, in less than 20 minutes!

This creamy garlic thyme chicken recipe is light and not too rich. While I used heavy whipping cream to make the sauce, it is not overpowering.

We all know how it feels when you have something too creamy and rich right before bedtime; the chicken thighs are pan-fried and have a nice crispy bottom and the skin is golden brown while the inside of the chicken is still tender and moist.

Be generous on the garlic and thyme as they infuse the chicken with deep flavors and aroma. The sauce is slightly spiced with cayenne pepper.

Every mouthful of the chicken is utterly satisfying and I assure you that your family would love this homey and delicious garlic thyme chicken.

How Many Calories per Serving?

This recipe is only 605 calories per serving.

What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?

For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

Garlic Bread Homemade

Potato Recipes – Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots

Brown Butter Garlic Honey Roasted Broccoli

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Creamy Garlic Thyme Chicken

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Creamy Garlic Thyme Chicken – delicious pan-fried chicken in a creamy garlic thyme sauce. Easy one-skillet chicken dinner is ready in 20 mins.

Calories 605 kcal

Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken thighs
• salt
• ground black pepper
• cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 heads garlic top trimmed off
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 10 sprigs thymes
• salt to taste
• 2 dashes cayenne pepper optional
• 1 squirts fresh lime juice

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Directions

1. 1

   Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Grease the skillet with a little cooking spray and pan-fry the chicken thighs until both sides turn crispy and golden brown. Set the chicken aside and discard the oil from the skillet.

2. 2

   Add the olive oil to the skillet and add the garlic and saute. Add the chicken broth, cream and thymes, stir to combine well.

3. 3

   Add the chicken, salt and cayenne pepper (if using) and lower the heat to simmer, turning the chicken a couple of times, so they are completely cooked through. Squirt some fresh lime juice on the chicken, serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Cayenne pepper adds a nice tint of heat to the chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Garlic Thyme Chicken

Amount Per Serving (4 people)

Calories 605 Calories from Fat 441

% Daily Value*

Fat 49g75%

Saturated Fat 15g94%

Cholesterol 249mg83%

Sodium 398mg17%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 38g76%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: American Recipes

Cuisine: Chicken

Keyword: Creamy Garlic Thyme Chicken