Ingredients
– 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
– 3 tablespoons salted butter (divided)
– 3 cloves minced garlic
– ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream (at room temperature)
– ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
– ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
– 5 ounces baby spinach
– Lemon slices for garnish
– Thyme for garnish
Instructions
1-Season 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon lemon pepper on both sides for flavorful results.
2-In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of salted butter (divided) over medium heat and sear the chicken skin-side down until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, then set it aside.
3-In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and cook 3 cloves of minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4-Add ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream (at room temperature), ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; simmer until the mixture thickens.
5-Stir in 5 ounces of baby spinach until it’s wilted, then return the chicken to the skillet.
6-Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165-175°F.
7-Finally, garnish with lemon slices and thyme, and serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Last Step:
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🍗 Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for juiciness and flavor.
🌡️ Bring chicken and cream to room temperature before cooking to ensure even cooking and sauce consistency.
🔥 Avoid overheating cream sauce to prevent separation; simmer gently.
🍋 Add fresh lemon zest to the sauce for extra bright flavor if desired.
🥶 Leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated; reheat gently with a splash of cream; freezing not recommended.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 703
- Fat: 61 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Protein: 33 g