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Creamy Lemon Chicken: A Quick and Delicious Recipe!

A quick and delicious recipe for creamy lemon chicken that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. 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.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, dried thyme, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 34gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 1g

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.

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