Creamy Garlic Baked Chicken

Steps

1. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, basil, thyme, and rosemary.
2. Wrap the seasoned chicken in plastic wrap and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat until extremely hot.
4. Place all six chicken thighs skin side down in the pan.
5. Sear the chicken for three minutes on one side, then turn them over and sear for another three minutes, or until golden brown on both sides.
6. Remove the seared chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
7. Clean out any burnt bits from the pan using a paper towel, leaving a little oil in the pan.
8. Melt two tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
9. Add one large minced onion to the melted butter and cook for about five minutes until caramelized.
10. Add five huge cloves of minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
11. Stir in two tablespoons of flour and cook for one minute to remove the raw taste.
12. Pour in one cup of chicken broth, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
13. Add 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half and half), mixing well.
14. Stir in Parmesan cheese, two little cubes of chicken bone, fresh basil, and fresh parsley.
15. Let the sauce cook for about a minute to combine flavors.
16. Add the seared chicken back into the pan along with the juice from the chicken.
17. Drizzle some of the sauce over the chicken.
18. Transfer the chicken and sauce mixture to an oven and bake at 400°F for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165-175°F.