Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper; 3 tablespoons salted butter; 3 cloves minced garlic; ½ cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 5 ounces baby spinach

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
603 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe

Nevaeh Jackson

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Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken features tender chicken thighs that are served in the most incredible lemony, garlicky cream sauce! Expanded step-by-step photos & instructions can be seen below the recipe card.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
3 tablespoons salted butter divided
3 cloves minced garlic or 1.5 teaspoon garlic paste
½ cup low sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves plus more for garnish
5 ounces baby spinach one bag

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place chicken thighs in a bowl and add salt and lemon pepper. Toss to combine. Set aside.
Heat a medium/large skillet (oven safe) over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and allow to melt, making sure the entire base of the skillet is coated.
Add the chicken, skin side down, and sear for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and sear other side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Return skillet to the heat and add additional 1 tablespoon butter. Allow to melt, stirring and deglazing the pan.
Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan, lemon juice, and thyme. Stir to fully combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
Allow sauce to thicken for 5 minutes and then stir in spinach leaves.
Stir to wilt leaves slightly but not fully.
Add chicken back to skillet and bake the entire pan in the oven for 25 minutes, or until internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F.
Garnish with lemon slices and fresh thyme. Serve over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or alone. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage: Store creamy lemon butter chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Store creamy lemon butter chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 603kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 53g (82%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Cholesterol 226mg (75%) Sodium 995mg (41%) Potassium 540mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 4680IU (94%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 228mg (23%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 603 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	603kcal	30%
Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	53g	82%
Saturated Fat	26g	130%
Cholesterol	226mg	75%
Sodium	995mg	41%
Potassium	540mg	11%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	4680IU	94%
Vitamin C	18mg	20%
Calcium	228mg	23%
Iron	2mg	11%