Creamy Lemon Chicken Delight: The Easy Way to Indulge at Home
A delightful and creamy lemon chicken dish that’s simple to prepare and indulgent to enjoy at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on both sides.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cover, letting it simmer until cooked through.
- Serve hot with sauce drizzled over the top.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve it with a side of steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 180mg