Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken

This Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich and tangy lemon cream sauce. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and pairs beautifully with rice or pasta.

10m prep
20m cook
4 servings
easy difficulty
Total: 30m
Ingredients
chicken broth
1 cup
lemon zest
1 tablespoon
lemon juice
1 quarter cup
garlic
3 cloves
chicken breasts
4 pieces
salt
1 teaspoon
fresh parsley
2 tablespoons
for garnish
olive oil
2 tablespoons
heavy cream
1 cup
black pepper
1 teaspoon
Instructions
1

Begin by gathering all the ingredients needed for the recipe. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.

3

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

4

Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits.

5

Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in the heavy cream and lemon zest, mixing well to combine.

6

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and coat it with the creamy sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.

7

Serve the creamy lemon chicken hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

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