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30-Minute Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet

Two golden-brown chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy lemon chicken sauce and topped with fresh parsley.
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Make tender chicken breasts in a bright, creamy garlic sauce with fresh lemon zest. This one-pan dish is ready in 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and lemon zest. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  7. Reduce heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  9. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat the chicken through.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving over pasta or rice.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, add 1/2 cup of fresh spinach to the sauce when you add the cream.
  • If you prefer a tangier sauce, increase the lemon juice by one tablespoon.
  • This recipe works well with chicken thighs if you prefer darker meat.

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