Description
Lemon Cream Chicken is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a zesty, creamy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With its vibrant flavors and stunning presentation, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 fresh lemons, juiced and zested
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and sear the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest; mix until smooth.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 145mg