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Creamy Lemon Chicken

A delicious and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy lemon sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 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
  • 2 tablespoons 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 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 for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and thyme. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  3. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combining
  1. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the creamy lemon sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 35gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

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

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