Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken is the perfect marriage of zesty citrus and velvety cream. This easy yet elegant dish brings vibrant flavor and rich texture to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil. Stir occasionally until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 more minutes, allowing it to soak up the flavors.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and optional red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, toss in mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes. Add more lemon zest for a brighter taste. Great for meal prep – store sauce and chicken separately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: creamy lemon chicken, lemon chicken, skillet chicken, comfort food