Creamy Butter Lemon Chicken
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Creamy Butter Lemon Chicken
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Forget the takeout; this Creamy Butter Lemon Chicken is where comfort meets convenience. With succulent chicken enveloped in a lemony, buttery sauce and fresh spinach, you've got a luxurious meal that's surprisingly quick to whip up.
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Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into bite size pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted, divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
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Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss the chicken pieces in the spice mix until they're fully coated.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it reduce for about 2-3 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, making sure to coat all the pieces in the sauce. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
- If desired, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Serve over rice or noodles.
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Notes
- Sauce Consistency: If you find the sauce too thin, you can thicken it by adding a cornstarch-water mixture and simmering for a few extra minutes.
- Spinach Substitute: Not a fan of spinach? Feel free to swap it out for other leafy greens like kale or even some chopped asparagus
- Cheese Options: While Parmesan is our go-to for this dish, you could also use Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano for a different twist.
- Lemon Alert: Make sure to zest your lemon before juicing. And remember, zest only the yellow part, avoiding the white pith to prevent bitterness.
- Skillet Size: A large skillet is best for ensuring the chicken cooks evenly without crowding, which can make it steam instead of sear.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
517kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
170mg
(57%)
Sodium
182mg
(8%)
Potassium
653mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2834IU
(57%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 517kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 653mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2834IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
39 reviews
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