Creamy Lemon Chicken
This Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe is a quick and easy dinner option, perfect for a weeknight meal. Tender chicken breasts are pan-seared and simmered in a luscious lemon cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Serve with a side of pasta, rice, or vegetables for a complete meal.