Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken
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!
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs , or 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- juice of 1 medium lemon , (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon minced 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 422 kcal, Carbohydrates: 4 g, Protein: 35 g, Fat: 29 g, Saturated Fat: 16 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 243 mg, Sodium: 184 mg, Potassium: 555 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 935 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 76 mg, Iron: 2 mg
