CREAMY LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

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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

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