Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken is a sumptuous dish that brings together tender chicken breasts and a luscious, tangy lemon sauce, making it perfect for any dinner occasion. This easy-to-make recipe combines the richness of heavy cream with zesty lemon juice and fresh herbs to create a delightful symphony of flavors. In just under an hour, you can serve up this gourmet meal that will impress your family or guests. Whether paired with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables, every bite of creamy lemon chicken is sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup heavy cream
2 fresh lemons (zested and juiced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare ingredients: zest and juice lemons, mince garlic, and pat chicken dry.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165?F).
3. Remove chicken; add minced garlic to the skillet and saut? briefly. Pour in the broth and heavy cream, stirring in lemon juice and zest.
4. Simmer until thickened (4-5 minutes). Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce.
5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs
Notes
To enhance flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
Swap heavy cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Experiment by adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 35g