Let’s get cooking! Follow these steps to bring this flavorful dish to life:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season them generously with salt and pepper.
2. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream and thyme, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5. Return the chicken to the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken, then transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the chicken. Let it melt into the sauce, creating a creamy, cheesy layer.
7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Parmesan Cream Sauce!