Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet
Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet features tender chicken breasts seared and simmered in a bright, zesty lemon garlic cream sauce for a comforting, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add heavy cream and lemon zest. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cook for a few minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken. Top with Parmesan if using and serve warm.
Notes
- Pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- For dairy-free, use coconut cream and omit Parmesan.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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