Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

Name: Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2-3 pieces Chicken Breasts (about 1.5 lbs total); 1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste); 3-4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 cup Heavy Cream; 0.5 cup Chicken Broth; 1 whole Lemon (half sliced, half juiced for serving); 5 ounces Fresh Spinach; 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

This creamy lemon garlic chicken recipe features pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce made with heavy cream, chicken broth, fresh lemon, and wilted spinach. It's a quick and easy one-pot meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Seared Chicken Breasts

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

580

Calories

52g

Protein

Carbs

38g

Fat

Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce with Spinach

Ingredients

Servings: 3

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

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Instructions

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Season chicken breasts generously on both sides with paprika, salt, and black pepper, ensuring an even coating.
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Season chicken breasts generously on both sides with paprika, salt, and black pepper, ensuring an even coating.
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Make sure to pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help the spices adhere better.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
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Do not overcrowd the pan; sear in batches if necessary to achieve a good sear. The internal temperature of chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
3
Remove the seared chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate, loosely tenting it with foil to keep warm.
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Remove the seared chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate, loosely tenting it with foil to keep warm.
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Allowing the chicken to rest helps keep it juicy.
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To the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
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To the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
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Keep the heat medium to avoid burning the garlic, which can make the sauce bitter.
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Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Add the lemon slices to the skillet and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to combine.
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Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Add the lemon slices to the skillet and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to combine.
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Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan as you stir, as these add a lot of flavor to the sauce.
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Add the fresh spinach to the simmering sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until it wilts completely and is tender.
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Add the fresh spinach to the simmering sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until it wilts completely and is tender.
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Spinach will cook down significantly, so don't be afraid to add a generous amount.
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Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce, and let them simmer for another 1-2 minutes to warm through and absorb the flavors.
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Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce, and let them simmer for another 1-2 minutes to warm through and absorb the flavors.
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Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken to ensure it's fully coated and flavorful.
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Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top of the dish for brightness, and garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley before serving immediately.
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Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top of the dish for brightness, and garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley before serving immediately.
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This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or a crusty bread to soak up the delicious creamy sauce.