8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt/freshly ground black pepper/cayenne to taste
3 tablespoons butter, divided
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Juice and zest of one lemon
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Preheat oven to 400.
Season chicken thighs with paprika/salt/pepper/cayenne.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, brown both sides until golden.
Melt remaining tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until golden. Mix in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice and thyme.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, stir in spinach, and simmer until the spinach has wilted and the sauce has slightly thickened. Return chicken to the skillet.
Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through,about 25-30 minutes.
Serve immediately with rice.