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Cream Lemon Chicken1

Cream Lemon Chicken

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This easy-to-make chicken dish features tender chicken breasts in a creamy lemon sauce. Perfect for any 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
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon butter for searing
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet or Pan For cooking the chicken and making the sauce
  • Spoon For stirring the sauce

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in butter until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
  2. In the same pan, cook garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  3. Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Return the chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over the chicken, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  5. Serve the creamy lemon chicken over rice or vegetables. Garnish with fresh thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

  • Add spinach or mushrooms to the sauce for extra flavor and texture.
  • If you want to make it spicier, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.

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