Description
A comforting, one-pan dish featuring crispy chicken thighs served over a rich and velvety creamed corn. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
**For the Chicken Thighs:**
– 6 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
**For the Creamed Corn:**
– 3 cans (15 oz each) corn kernels, drained
– 1 cup milk
– 1 chicken bouillon cube
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 1 small onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. **Prepare the Chicken Thighs:**
– Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
– Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until crispy.
– Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. **Prepare the Creamed Corn:**
– In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
– Add the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
– Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
– Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken bouillon cube and stir until dissolved.
– Stir in the drained corn and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until thickened.
– Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. **Combine and Cook:**
– Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the creamed corn. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
– Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
– Fresh or frozen corn can be used in place of canned corn if needed.
– For a spicier version, you can add a diced jalapeño to the creamed corn.
– This dish pairs well with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
– Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg