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Creamy Lemon Chicken

A delicious and creamy lemon chicken dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners, featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich lemon sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and thyme. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy lemon sauce. Let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with rice or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.

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