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Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

Chicken cooked in creamy garlic lemon sauce is simple and easy to make in one skillet in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic 
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Season 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, dip chicken ½ cup flour until fully coated.
  2. Heat a large pan to medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken breasts and cook 3-5 minutes per side or until golden. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Add 3 cloves minced garlic into the same pan and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add 1 cup chicken broth and simmer for 1 minute, scrapping down the sides of the pan. Add 1 cup heavy whipping cream and let it cook for 2-3 minute or it starts to thicken.
  4. Return chicken to the pan, and sprinkle with juice of 1 lemon. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley for garnish if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 51mg (2%) Potassium 26mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 177IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142

% Daily Value*

Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 51mg 2%
Potassium 26mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 177IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

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