This lemon butter chicken recipe is an easy weeknight dinner that’s become a real favorite for my family, and for reader’s families too! I cook up juicy chicken thighs to tender perfection in a creamy lemon and garlic butter sauce, then finish with fresh spinach. This meal is cooked all in one pan for simplicity, and it’s packed with bright lemon flavor!
How to Store and Reheat
To store, let leftover lemon butter chicken thighs and sauce cool to room temperature. Then store everything together in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave, or in a skillet over medium heat, until warmed through. Stir in a splash of heavy cream as it warms up to get the lemon sauce back to a creamy consistency.
I don’t recommend freezing this dish because the cream sauce won’t hold up well once frozen and thawed.
Wow, this recipe completely exceeded my expectations! I was looking for something comforting yet flavorful, and this creamy lemon butter chicken hit all the right notes. The sauce was velvety smooth, perfectly tangy with just the right amount of richness, and paired beautifully with both mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. I followed the recipe exactly, but I also added a handful of fresh spinach at the end to sneak in some greens—it wilted perfectly into the sauce. My whole family loved it, even the picky eaters! This is going straight into my weeknight dinner rotation. Thank you for such an easy-to-follow and delicious recipe. Can’t wait to try more from your site!
Tried this last night and it was a hit! The sauce is so tangy and creamy—perfect over mashed potatoes.
Totally agree! I served mine with roasted veggies instead of mashed potatoes and it was still incredible. That sauce is everything!
Absolutely delicious! The creamy lemon butter sauce is so rich and flavorful—my whole family loved it. Super easy to make too. This one’s going into our weekly dinner rotation!
This dish is bursting with flavor! The lemon and garlic combo is amazing. Definitely making it again soon . A perfect dish. Highly recommend trying this recipe!
Wow—this came out so good! I added a bit of chili flakes for heat, and it balanced the creaminess perfectly.
One of the best chicken recipes I’ve made! Loved how juicy the chicken stayed, and that sauce is addictive.