Creamy Lemon Chicken
Delight in the comfort of Creamy Lemon Chicken, where zesty lemon meets rich cream for a dish that bursts with flavor and warmth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Add lemon juice and zest.
- Stir in heavy cream and let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve over pasta or rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add capers or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce. Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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