4.9 from 21 votes
Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken
Family-favorite creamy lemon thyme chicken is full of flavor, easy to prepare, and will be on the table in just 30 minutes - a dish you'll put on repeat all season long!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 422 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Whisk together Italian seasoning, chopped thyme, garlic powder, and lemon pepper. Season chicken with half of the mixture. Cook chicken in a greased pan or skillet over medium heat 5-7 minutes on each side until lightly browned and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add garlic and mushrooms to pan and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes until fragrant and mushrooms are tender. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining seasoning mixture. Stir in cream until mixture begins to boil, cook another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Return chicken to pan and toss in the sauce to coat. Garnish with lemon slices, fresh thyme, and cracked black pepper as desired. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Heavy cream really makes this sauce rich and creamy. You can swap out some or all of the cream for fat free half and half, or whole milk if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
243mg
(81%)
Sodium
184mg
(8%)
Potassium
555mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
935IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 243mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 935IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.