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Quick and Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet

Two golden-brown chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy lemon sauce and sprinkled with fresh parsley.
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Make this restaurant-quality creamy lemon chicken in just 30 minutes. This easy one-pan skillet dinner features juicy chicken breasts smothered in a bright, rich lemon cream sauce perfect for weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste the sauce and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  8. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy lemon sauce over them. Let the chicken warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.
  9. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Notes

  • For extra brightness, use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, let the cream mixture simmer uncovered for an extra minute or two before adding the Parmesan.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with cooked orzo or angel hair pasta to soak up the sauce.

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