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Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken is a delicious and tender pan-seared chicken recipe served with a rich, tangy lemon garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a quick 30-minute weeknight dinner, this dish features flavorful seasoned chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and simmered in a luscious sauce made with garlic, fresh lemon juice, chicken broth, and heavy cream, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices for a bright finish.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Olive oil, for cooking

Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh chopped parsley
  • Lemon slices

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets. Place them over plastic wrap and, using a meat mallet, gently pound to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking and tenderizing.
  2. Season and Dredge: Season both sides of each chicken cutlet with salt, pepper, and Italian herb seasoning (approximately ¼ teaspoon each per cutlet). Dredge the chicken in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess flour.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken cutlets and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside, keeping the pan and drippings.
  4. Make the Sauce: Without cleaning the pan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Taste and add the second tablespoon of lemon juice if desired. Bring the mixture to a light simmer.
  5. Add Cream and Season: Stir in the heavy cream, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
  6. Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the cooked chicken cutlets to the pan. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is heated through.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Serve the creamy lemon chicken garnished with fresh chopped parsley and lemon slices. Enjoy your flavorful, quick, and satisfying meal!

Notes

  • This dish is perfect for a quick 30-minute weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
  • Ensure chicken is pounded evenly to cook uniformly and tenderize the meat.
  • Adjust lemon juice according to your preferred tanginess level.
  • Do not wipe the pan after cooking chicken to retain flavorful bits for the sauce.
  • Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables to complete the meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 449 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 263 mg
  • Fat: 31 g
  • Saturated Fat: 18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 27 g
  • Cholesterol: 169 mg

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