This savory Lemon Butter Chicken is just over the top! Full of flavor, every bite is unforgettable. The lemon cream sauce mixed with fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese pairs perfectly with the tender and juicy chicken. So savory…this dish will leave you coming back for more!
DINNER HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER. THIS COMPLETELY DELICIOUS LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN IS GREAT FOR A QUICK WEEKNIGHT MEAL AND ONLY REQUIRES ONE PAN!
This simple and crazy flavorful chicken dish is about to become a favorite in your house. I guarantee it! Gosh…I love a good chicken dish. I mean…who doesn’t? If you are anything like me though, you get in this rut of making the same chicken recipes over and over and over again. Well, sometimes you need to switch it up a bit and this recipe is the perfect one to try if you are tired of the same old chicken recipe!
This easy recipe is one of our family favourites because it is so versatile. We love it with chicken breasts because that way we can have it with pasta, rice or with crusty bread to mop up all that lemon butter sauce. But chicken thighs work just as well. The sauce is very simple and involves everything that is right about food. Butter, garlic, wine, cream and fresh lemon. I mean, could we want anything more?
This dish has easily become a family favorite! It looks and tastes like it took a long time to make, but it’s super easy and absolutely fantastic! I promise, you will devour every single bite down to the last drop! Happy Eats on this Lemon Butter Chicken dish!
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs or breasts (bone-in or boneless)
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Kosher salt, to taste
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Lemon Butter Chicken
4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs or breasts (bone-in or boneless)
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
2 – 3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups baby spinach, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon (add the zest if you want extra lemon flavor)
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
Season the chicken thighs or breasts with paprika, salt, and pepper and toss to coat.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and sear it for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until it’s golden brown. Remove the chicken and set it aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan and drain the excess.
Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the baby spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice, thyme, and lemon zest (if using). Return the chicken to the skillet, and transfer it to the oven. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F/73°C. Serve warm.
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