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Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe

You can have this Creamy Lemon Chicken on the dinner table in 20 minutes. The tasty lemon dill sauce brings deliciously bright flavors to this light chicken recipe!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 TB olive oil
For Lemon Dill Sauce:
  • 1 cup chicken broth regular
  • 1 cup milk whole or low-fat (not nonfat)
  • 2 TB lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 TB flour
  • 1 TB salted butter
  • 3 TB fresh dill freshly cut
  • lemon slices or lemon zest, optional garnish

Instructions

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  1. Use paper towels to thoroughly dry chicken pieces, ensuring all excess moisture is removed. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to form seasoning mixture. Evenly sprinkle seasoning over both sides of each chicken breast, pressing in to adhere mixture.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When oil is hot, add chicken, taking care not to overcrowd. Cover skillet, leaving about a quarter of pan uncovered, to allow steam to escape.
  4. Cook until chicken is browned on both sides and center is no longer pink, no more than 165F internal temp for thickest center portions - about 3-4 min per side, depending on thickness and starting temp of chicken. Transfer cooked chicken to separate plate and keep warm.
  5. In a bowl, gently whisk together the lemon dill sauce ingredients until well incorporated. Pour sauce into the now-empty skillet and constantly stir over medium-high heat, uncovered, until reduced by half, about 5 min. You should end up with about 1 cup of sauce.
  6. Pour sauce over chicken and serve with garnish, if desired.

Notes

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  • Always remember to pat dry your chicken breasts before seasoning. This helps the seasoning stick better and also promotes even browning when you cook the chicken.
  • When combining your dry seasonings, make sure to mix them thoroughly for an even distribution of flavors. This will make sure that every bite of your chicken is perfectly seasoned.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd your pan when cooking the chicken. This allows for even heat distribution and guarantees that the chicken cooks evenly without steaming.
  • Always check the internal temperature of your chicken to make sure that it's cooked thoroughly. The safe internal temperature for cooked chicken is 165F.
  • When preparing your lemon dill sauce, whisk the ingredients gently to avoid lumps. This will give your sauce a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Don't rush the sauce reduction process. Let it simmer until it's reduced by half for a concentrated flavor.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken just before serving to keep the chicken moist and flavorful. This also prevents the chicken from getting soggy.
  • Garnishing your dish with lemon zest and slices not only makes it visually appealing but also enhances the lemon flavor. 
  • This dish is amazing with Instant Pot Parmesan Lemon Risotto and 20-Minute Lemon Spinach Orzo Salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 1005mg (42%) Potassium 553mg (16%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 246IU (5%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274

% Daily Value*

Calories 274kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 1005mg 42%
Potassium 553mg 12%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 246IU 5%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.