Lemon Butter Chicken

PREP TIME:
10 minutes

SERVES:

8

TOTAL COOKING TIME:

40 minutes
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INGREDIENTS
  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • Pinch kosher salt (to taste)
  • Pinch ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • Juice of 1 freshly squeezed lemon
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. 1.
    Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. 2.
    Season chicken thighs with onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper to taste.
  3. 3.
    Melt butter in a large non-stick oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, skin-side down and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside.
  4. 4.
    Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook until golden brown. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan, lemon juice and thyme.
  5. 5.
    Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Stir in spinach, and simmer until spinach has wilted and sauce has slightly thickened for about 3-5 minutes).
  6. 6.
    Return chicken to skillet.
  7. 7.
    Place skillet into oven and roast until completely cooked through for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.