Description

Creamy garlic chicken thighs cooked in a cast iron skillet deliver rich flavor and tender texture in every bite. This recipe combines golden seared chicken thighs with a smooth garlic cream sauce, fresh herbs, and green olives for a comforting skillet meal that feels both rustic and refined. Perfect for weeknight dinners or relaxed gatherings, it pairs beautifully with potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Ingredients

700 g boneless skinless chicken thighs

½ cup all purpose flour or gluten free flour blend

2 teaspoons dried oregano

¾ teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1½ tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1½ tablespoons unsalted butter for the sauce

6 large garlic cloves finely minced

1¼ cups heavy whipping cream

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves finely chopped

½ cup Sicilian green olives pitted and sliced

¾ cup freshly grated Cabot Premium Parmesan Cheese or Tillamook Grated Parmesan Cheese

¼ cup flat leaf parsley finely chopped

Additional sea salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and trim excess fat while keeping enough for moisture

2. Mix flour oregano salt and black pepper in a shallow bowl and coat the chicken evenly shaking off excess

3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat and melt butter with olive oil until hot

4. Add chicken thighs in a single layer and cook until golden on both sides and nearly cooked through

5. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm

6. Lower heat and melt butter in the same skillet then add garlic and sauté gently until fragrant

7. Pour in heavy cream and add thyme then simmer gently until slightly thickened while scraping the pan

8. Reduce heat and stir in grated cheese until smooth then add olives and adjust seasoning

9. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top letting it warm through

10. Remove from heat and finish with chopped parsley before serving

Notes

Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce and best flavor

Keep heat moderate when cooking garlic to avoid bitterness

Heavy whipping cream with higher fat content prevents sauce separation

Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to three days and should be reheated gently

Freezing is not recommended due to the cream based sauce

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Skillet Cooking
Cuisine: American