Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken
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4.9
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
426 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken
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This creamy lemon chicken recipe is fast, simple, and uses everyday pantry ingredients. You will love the tangy lemon sauce, and the chicken melts in your mouth!
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Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast cut in half lengthwise
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- flour for dredging
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- parsley chopped (optional, fresh
Instructions
- Slice your chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner cutlets. Generously season them with salt & pepper on both sides, and sprinkle the garlic powder on both sides evenly. Dredge them in flour.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and olive oil. When the pan's hot, add the chicken and cook it for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden. Take the chicken out of the pan and transfer to a plate.
- Add the chicken broth and lemon juice to the pan, and let it cook for about a minute (make sure to scrape up the browned bits at the bottom of the pan).
- Add the cream to the skillet, then add the chicken back in. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes or so, until the cream thickens up a bit and the chicken is cooked through completely.
- Add more salt & pepper if needed and sprinkle parsley over top if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Before serving, I sometimes will grate some lemon zest and stir it into the sauce, but this is totally optional.
- You could swap the chicken broth with dry white wine if desired.
- I don't recommending swapping the cream for half-and-half or milk because the lemon juice may cause the sauce to separate/curdle.
- Before serving, I sometimes will grate some lemon zest and stir it into the sauce, but this is totally optional.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
169mg
(56%)
Sodium
311mg
(13%)
Potassium
486mg
(10%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1083IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 311mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1083IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
48 reviews
Excellent
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