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Quick Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet

Two golden-brown chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy lemon sauce and topped with fresh parsley.
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Make this restaurant-quality creamy lemon chicken in your kitchen. Tender chicken breasts cook in a rich garlic cream sauce with bright lemon, ready in 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let this simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and lemon zest. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  9. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat the chicken through. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving over pasta or rice.

Notes

  • For an extra zesty flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, let the cream mixture simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding the Parmesan cheese.
  • This dish pairs well with cooked orzo or angel hair pasta to soak up the lemon cream sauce.

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