One-Pan Lemon Chicken with Spätzle
Weeknight dinner in 30 minutes
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
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Pin This RecipeJuicy lemon-herb chicken thighs with creamy sauce over buttery Spätzle, all in one pan.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 lemon, juiced + zest
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup cream
- 1 lb fresh Spätzle
Instructions
- 1
Sear chicken skin-down 5 minutes. Flip, cook 3 more.
- 2
Add broth, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer 15 minutes.
- 3
Remove chicken. Add cream and Spätzle to pan sauce. Serve with chicken on top.
