Creamy Lemon Chicken: A Simple and Flavorful Dinner Delight
A creamy and delicious lemon chicken recipe that is simple to prepare and perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the sauce.
- Serve with rice or pasta to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Chicken