Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the essence of spring right to your dinner table. Juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a smooth, tangy lemon sauce that balances creamy richness with zesty brightness. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be savoring the taste of sunshine in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing garlic and zesting/juicing lemons.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Remove chicken and sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; stir until combined and let it simmer gently.
- Mix in lemon juice and zest; let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating well with sauce; cook for an additional few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg