Oh, let me tell you about the time I decided to play chef and whipped up something that didn't make my kitchen look like a scene from a culinary disaster movie. Enter Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Thighs – a dish that sounds fancy enough to impress your date but is really just me throwing stuff into a pan and hoping for the best.

First off, I grabbed a jar of roasted red peppers. Yes, a jar. Because who has the time to roast peppers when there are episodes of my favorite series waiting to be binge-watched? Plus, @eatdivina apparently makes peppers that could win awards, so why mess with perfection? If you're feeling adventurous (or just like making life harder for yourself), go ahead and roast your own peppers. I'll be over here, not doing that.

So, how do you create this masterpiece? Melt some butter in a pan - because everything good in life starts with butter - and throw in some minced garlic. Add in the chicken thighs (seasoned with what I like to call the Holy Trinity of spices: salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes), and cook until they're done. Or until you remember you're cooking and should probably check on them. If you want to pretend you're on a cooking show, give them a quick broil for that crispy, "I know what I'm doing" look. Once the chicken is pretending to be gourmet, throw in the peppers, some chicken broth, and if you're using those award-winning jarred peppers, move straight on to adding heavy cream and enough cheese to make your dairy-fearing friends nervous. Let it all simmer into something that looks like you slaved over it for hours, then toss the chicken back in like the culinary genius you are.

Serve it up with rice, noodles, or just a fork - because let's be real, it's all going to the same place. And there you have it, Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Thighs: a dish so good, it almost makes you feel like a responsible adult. Almost.