Creamy Lemon Chicken Breast Recipe
Indulge in the creamy and tangy flavors of this delightful Creamy Lemon Chicken Breast recipe. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a luscious lemon cream sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until cooked. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add broth, cream, lemon juice, zest, mustard, seasoning, and Parmesan. Simmer.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Enhance sauce with butter for extra richness.
- Pair with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
