Description
Make this restaurant-quality creamy lemon chicken in just 30 minutes using one skillet. This recipe delivers tender chicken breasts coated in a rich, zesty lemon cream sauce perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste the sauce and add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the creamy lemon sauce over the chicken.
- Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to heat the chicken through.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately over pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
- For an extra bright flavor, use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled.
- If you want a thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding the cheese.
- This easy chicken dinner recipe pairs well with steamed asparagus or crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 140