CREAMY LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN

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Provided by theafe

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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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