Creamy Lemon Chicken

  4.6 – 99 reviews  • Chicken Thigh
Level: Easy
Total: 25 min
Active: 25 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  2. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  3. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  4. Six 3- to 4-ounce boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  5. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  6. 1/4 cup white wine
  7. 3/4 cup heavy cream
  8. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  9. 1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus lemon slices, for garnish
  10. 3 big handfuls spinach (about 3 cups)
  11. Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat, then add the oil. Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess, and place in the hot oil. Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  2. Add the garlic to the pan, carefully add the wine and, using a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the pan to release any flavor stuck to the bottom. Add the cream, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice and some salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach, stir and return the chicken to the pan. Cook for 1 minute more, until the spinach has wilted. Garnish with basil and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 319
Total Fat 21 g
Saturated Fat 10 g
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 19 g
Cholesterol 105 mg
Sodium 448 mg

Reviews

Matthew Reynolds
Made this tonight with boneless skinless chicken breast. Added more white wine . Very delicious.
John Hawkins
This is amazing! So delicious and filling. I subbed spinach for cherry tomatoes. The chicken was dredged in oat flour to keep it gluten free. We served it with spaghetti squash! So delicious I will certainly make it again, soon. Thank you, Ree!
Justin Roy
Good and creamy without being too heavy.
Leah Hicks
Delicioso
Matthew Vaughn
Followed the recipe exactly and it was awesome! Even my picky husband really enjoyed it. Will make often.
Sandra Duffy
Made this and it was great was told make it again.
Cheryl Horton
OK ,here goes! Awesome flavor, we did exactly what was written.!! Except, we used bone in and cooked the thighs for 35 minutes @ 375, in the oven. Next, we used diced cabbage for the base. Cooked the cabbage in butter, garlic and salt n pepper till cooked on the stove to cut carbs and calories! Used cabbage as a base to the layered chicken n sauce on top! OMG!!!!!
Jacob Tran
Delicious, quick, easy, and doesn’t take a lot of ingredients. I would recommend making this.
Susan Moore
Very good! Winner with my family!
James Miller
Made exactly as written, enjoyed every bite. It’s a quick and delicious weeknight meal. I’ll definitely make this again.

 

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