Family-favorite creamy lemon thyme chicken is full of flavor, easy to prepare, and will be on the table in just 30 minutes - a dish you'll put on repeat all season long!
6boneless skinless chicken thighs or 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2teaspoonsItalian seasoning
2teaspoonsfinely chopped fresh thyme
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonlemon pepper
juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1cupheavy cream
½cuplow sodium chicken broth
½cupsliced mushrooms
1teaspoonminced garlic
Instructions
Whisk together Italian seasoning, chopped thyme, garlic powder, and lemon pepper. Season chicken with half of the mixture. Cook chicken in a greased pan or skillet over medium heat 5-7 minutes on each side until lightly browned and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Add garlic and mushrooms to pan and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes until fragrant and mushrooms are tender. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining seasoning mixture. Stir in cream until mixture begins to boil, cook another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Return chicken to pan and toss in the sauce to coat. Garnish with lemon slices, fresh thyme, and cracked black pepper as desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Heavy cream really makes this sauce rich and creamy. You can swap out some or all of the cream for fat free half and half, or whole milk if desired.