1Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C.
2Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp butter.
4Sear chicken skin-side down until golden, about 2–3 mins per side. Set aside.
5Drain excess fat. Add remaining 1 tbsp butter. Sauté garlic 1–2 mins until fragrant.
6Stir in broth, cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, and thyme.
7Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 3–5 mins until slightly thickened.
8Add basil and stir. Add chicken back, tucking pieces around the basil.
9If using an oven-proof skillet: bake in the same skillet for 25–30 mins or until cooked through.
10If your skillet isn’t oven-proof: transfer everything (sauce + basil + chicken) to a baking tray or baking dish, then bake 25–30 mins at 400°F / 200°C.
You can add carrots for extra fiber—just parboil them first before adding to the baking dish.