Description
A delicious and creamy lemon chicken dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy lemon chicken, easy dinner recipe, lemon chicken