Description
A quick and delicious recipe for creamy lemon chicken that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, dried thyme, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice, garlic, and thyme for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve the creamy lemon chicken over cooked pasta or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg