Description
This Lemon Cream Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy, lemony sauce. It’s a perfect dish for a special dinner or a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh
- Chopped parsley and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Dredge Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, dredge in flour.
- Cook Chicken: Cook chicken in olive oil and butter until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add chicken broth, cream, lemon juice, zest, Parmesan, and thyme. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over, and simmer to heat through. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice to soak up the sauce.
- Chicken thighs can be used for extra flavor and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
