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Creamy Lemon Chicken

A deliciously creamy and tangy chicken dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest fresh
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
  2. Cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and thyme. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  3. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combining
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with rice or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.

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