Description
A delightful balance of tender chicken cooked in a creamy, tangy lemon sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 whole lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Make the sauce: Remove the chicken and add minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for about 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and scrape bits from the pan.
- Cream it up: Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet. Stir and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Finish it off: Return the chicken and let it simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts for tenderness. Marinate beforehand for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg