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Close-up of a perfectly browned Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thigh sitting in a rich, creamy sauce in a white baking dish.

Creamy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs on a Budget

This recipe provides simple, creamy baked chicken thighs suitable for budget cooking and dorm environments.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 4 Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Pat dry
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
Creamy Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Cream of chicken soup (canned) Do not dilute
  • 1/4 cup Milk (any kind)
  • 1/4 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Or cheese of choice

Equipment

  • Baking dish (8x8 or 9x13 inch)
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease your baking dish.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This helps the skin crisp up.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sprinkle this seasoning mix evenly over all sides of the chicken thighs.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  5. In the same small bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup and milk until combined. Pour this mixture around the chicken thighs in the baking dish, avoiding pouring it directly over the skin.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the chicken thighs.
  8. Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving directly from the baking dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

If you do not have access to an oven, this recipe can be adapted for a toaster oven or air fryer, adjusting time and temperature as needed for smaller batches.

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