Description
A simple and creamy lemon chicken dish that’s rich in flavor and easy to prepare. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste if you prefer a stronger citrus flavor.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy lemon chicken, easy chicken recipe, lemon sauce, quick dinner