Description
A simple and delicious creamy lemon thyme chicken recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Add garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and thyme. Stir well.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh thyme for best flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice to your taste preference.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: creamy lemon thyme chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner