Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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1. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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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.
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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.
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4. Stir in spinach, simmer until spinach has wilted and the sauce has thickened. Return chicken to the skillet.
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5. Bake at 400 F / 200 C for 25 minutes.
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6. Serve immediately.

608

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Baby Spinach, 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon paprika, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken

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