Best Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Recipes

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CREAMY LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, paprika, salt, pepper, unsalted butter, garlic, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, lemon, fresh baby spinach, dried thyme, chicken broth

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon paprika
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 lemon, juiced
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  • Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in the skillet. Add garlic, stir until fragrant, then add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, thyme, and stir. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low.
  • Stir in spinach, simmer until spinach has wilted and the sauce has thickened.
  • Return chicken to the skillet. Bake at 400˚F (200˚C) for 25 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 4 grams

CREAMY LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, butter, red onion, garlic, lemon, chili flake, dried thyme, water, double cream, baby spinach, fresh egg pasta, parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 chicken breasts, diced
1 tablespoon butter
½ red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lemon, zest and juice
1 teaspoon chili flake
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ cup water
½ cup double cream
2 cups baby spinach
1 ½ cups fresh egg pasta
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink inside. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Give the pan a quick wipe with a paper towel
  • Melt the butter in the pan. Fry the onion and garlic until softened, 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the lemon zest and juice. Give the mixture a quick stir and add chili flakes and thyme. Stir in the water and double cream. Add the spinach and cook for about a minute, until wilted.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and add the pasta. Stir and cook until the pasta is al dente.
  • Mix in the Parmesan. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Serve with more Parmesan, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 941 calories, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 68 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CREAMY LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN



Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken image

I saw this recipe on Tasty, its an awesome page on Facebook where I get a lot of my recipe from. (http://www.buzzfeed.com/tasty) It's a great place to start especially when you are limited on time. Which was inspired by http://damndelicious.net/. I hope you enjoy!

Provided by navytiger2006

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon paprika
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 lemon
2 cups Baby Spinach

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Season chicken thighs with paprika, salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; drain excess fat and set aside.
  • Melt remaining tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice and thyme.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, stir in spinach, and simmer until the spinach has wilted and the sauce has slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet.
  • Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 175 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 125.1, Sodium 152.7, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 19

CREAMY LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by scratch cook

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon paprika
Pinch of salt and pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 lemon
2 cups baby spinach
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown. Drain excess fat and set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet. Add garlic, stir until fragrant, then add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, and thyme, then stir. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low. Stir in spinach, simmer until spinach has wilted and the sauce has thickened. Return chicken to the skillet. Bake at 400°F / 200°C for 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

CREAMY LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN



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Make and share this Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by theafe

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups Baby Spinach
6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon paprika
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 lemon
2 cups Baby Spinach

Steps:

  • 1. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • 2. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  • 3. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in the skillet. Add garlic, stir until fragrant, then add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, thyme, and stir. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low.
  • 4. Stir in spinach, simmer until spinach has wilted and the sauce has thickened. Return chicken to the skillet.
  • 5. Bake at 400˚F / 200˚C for 25 minutes.
  • 6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 125.1, Sodium 160.6, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 19.3

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