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30-Minute Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet

Two pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich, yellow creamy lemon chicken sauce and topped with fresh parsley.
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Make restaurant-quality creamy lemon chicken fast. This one-pan skillet dish features tender chicken breasts in a bright, rich lemon garlic cream sauce, ready for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 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 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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 breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set 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 skillet. Let the liquid simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and lemon zest. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. 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. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of fresh spinach to the sauce when you add the heavy cream.
  • If you prefer a tangier sauce, add 1 tablespoon of capers along with the garlic.
  • This dish pairs well with cooked linguine or steamed asparagus.

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