Spinach lemon butter chicken pot skillet

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:52:19 GMT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Season chicken thighs with paprika, salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 2

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; drain excess fat and set aside.

Step 3

Melt remaining tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and saute 3 to 4 minutes until excess moisture is gone and mushrooms begin to Brown.

Step 4

Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice and thyme. Bring to a boil; REDUCE HEAT to low, Stir in spinach, and simmer until the spinach has wilted and the sauce has slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet.

Step 5

Cover skillet with pie crust. Cut 4 - 2"slits in the crust to vent. Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.

Step 6

Serve immediately

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