Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs – Easy 25-Min Weeknight Dinner

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📝 Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup chicken broth

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley for garnish

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Sear the Chicken

• Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

2. Make the Sauce

• In the same skillet, lower heat and add butter and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.

• Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes.

• Stir in heavy cream and lemon zest. Let simmer until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.

3. Bring It Together

• Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.

• Simmer for 2–3 more minutes to meld flavors.

• Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

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🍽 Serving Suggestions:

Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, cauliflower rice, or with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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💡 Tips for the Reader:

• Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally.

• For extra lemon kick, add a slice or two of lemon while simmering.

• Substitute Greek yogurt for cream if you want a lighter version.

• This dish stores well for up to 3 days — perfect for meal prep.

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📦 Recipe Card

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Serves: 4

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free (if cream is GF)

Shop This Recipe:

• 🍳 Non-stick skillet – perfect for easy cleanup and even searing

• 🍋 Stainless steel lemon juicer – gets every drop of juice, minus the seeds

• 🌡 Digital meat thermometer – no guesswork for juicy, cooked-through chicken

• 🥛 Heavy cream – a rich, organic pantry staple I always keep on hand

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