Creamy Lemon Chicken for Dinner

Name: Creamy Lemon Chicken for Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total, sliced horizontally if very thick); 1 tablespoon Olive oil; 1 teaspoon Garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder; 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (or to taste); 1 tablespoon Butter; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 0.5 cup Chicken broth; 0.75 cup Heavy cream; 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

This super easy and delicious creamy lemon chicken recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are seared to a golden crisp, then simmered in a rich and tangy sauce made with heavy cream, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and chicken broth. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that comes together quickly, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying meal without much fuss.

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Seasoned Chicken Breasts Ready for Pan

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

35g

Protein

Carbs

30g

Fat

Golden Brown Seared Chicken in Skillet

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Creamy Lemon Sauce Simmering

Instructions

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Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Patting chicken dry helps achieve a better sear and crispier skin if using bone-in chicken.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
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Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper searing. Cook in batches if necessary.
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Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. It's okay if it's not fully cooked as it will finish in the sauce.
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Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. It's okay if it's not fully cooked as it will finish in the sauce.
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Resting the chicken helps keep it juicy.
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Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the same skillet, and melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the same skillet, and melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan as you stir the garlic; these add flavor to the sauce.
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Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze and incorporate all the flavorful bits.
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Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze and incorporate all the flavorful bits.
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Deglazing adds incredible depth of flavor to the sauce.
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Stir in the heavy cream and fresh lemon juice. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
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Stir in the heavy cream and fresh lemon juice. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
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Do not boil the cream vigorously, as it can curdle. Keep it at a gentle simmer.
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Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy lemon sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the chicken is heated through and coated in the sauce.
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Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy lemon sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the chicken is heated through and coated in the sauce.
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Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately. It pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
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Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately. It pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
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A final squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving can brighten the flavors even more.