Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Hatch Chile Cream
Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Hatch Chile Cream pairs juicy, bone-in chicken with a rich, velvety sauce made from Hatch chiles, onion, and a touch of cream. The mild heat and smoky chile flavor balance the creamy base, creating a cozy, satisfying bite that’s great over rice. Serve for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want comforting Southwestern flair.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Hatch Chile Cream, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil without moving it to blacken the skin, about 4 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook for about 2 more minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 4
Add butter to the skillet. Cook the chile peppers and onion in the melted butter until crisp-tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the cream until combined. Season with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Place the chicken on top of the onions and chiles and cover with foil.
- 6
Place in the preheated oven and cook until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 699.31 kcal High 35%
- Protein 30.8 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 25.32 g 9%
- Total Fat 48.44 g High 62%
- Saturated Fat 17.29 g High 86%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 230.12 mg High 77%
- Sodium 474.42 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 1.83 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 127.85 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 1.83 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 130.99 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 6.97 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 47.29 mg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Hatch Chile Cream is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Cooking Oil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 699.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Hatch Chile Cream made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Cooking Oil, Garlic, Hatch Green Chile. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Hatch Chile Cream?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 699.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Hatch Chile Cream easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Hatch Chile Cream healthy?
- Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Hatch Chile Cream has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 699.31 calories and 30.8 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 474.42 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.29 g (86% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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