Description
Creamy Lemon Herb Skillet Chicken Thighs is a one-pan dish featuring golden-seared chicken thighs in a luscious lemon and herb cream sauce. It’s rich, bright, and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in or boneless skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot or 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, basil, or dill)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden, about 5–6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add garlic and shallots and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh herbs. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling into the sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10–15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle with more fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese, if using. Serve hot over rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Dried herbs can be used—reduce quantity by half.
- For extra richness, stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Deglazing the pan builds flavor—don’t skip this step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 135mg