Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Season the chicken thighs with salt and lemon pepper seasoning.

Step 3

Place 2 Tbsp of the butter in a skillet over medium high heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken skin side down, and sear for several minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.

Step 5

Melt the remaining tbsp of butter in the skillet and add the garlic. Stir to combine and saute for 30 seconds.

Step 6

Whisk in the chicken broth and lemon juice to deglaze the skillet.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy whipping cream and thyme. Simmer until the sauce thickens.

Step 8

Mix in the parmesan cheese and then return the chicken to the skillet.

Step 9

Bake for 20 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from the oven and add the spinach. Place a lid on the skillet until the spinach is wilted. Stir to combine.

Step 11

Serve with lemon slices or garnish.