Creamy Spicy Chicken Thighs
These creamy spicy chicken thighs are perfectly seasoned, juicy on the inside, and cook in under 20 minutes!
Servings: 6
Calories: 321kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs trim off any excess fat
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 2 green chilies sliced or minced
- ¼ teaspoon red crushed pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste *Check Notes*
- 2-3 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Season the chicken thighs on both sides with the spice blend, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add the garlic, green chilies, and red crushed pepper to the skillet and cook for 15 seconds. Add more oil if needed.
- Stir in the heavy cream and scrape the bottom of the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken back into the skillet, cover it, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 8 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Once the chicken is fully cooked through, remove the chicken from the skillet and mix the sauce with a whisk to loosen it up. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken stock or water and adjust the seasoning.
- Season the chicken on both sides.
- I like to use 1 teaspoon of Kosher salt for every pound of chicken. For instance, if you use 2 pounds of chicken, I recommend using 2 teaspoons of Kosher salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg