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Two golden-brown chicken breasts coated in a glossy garlic butter sauce, garnished with fresh parsley. A perfect addition to chicken recipes for dinner.

Chicken Recipes for Dinner

A simple and delicious chicken dish perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp butter

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and butter. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, coating the chicken with the sauce.
  5. Serve hot with your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.

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