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Close-up of crispy, breaded chicken pieces generously coated in a luscious creamy lemon sauce with herbs.

Creamy Lemon Chicken

A simple one-pan dish with tender chicken in a creamy lemon sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the pan.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Serve with pasta or steamed vegetables.

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