A delicious and easy-to-make creamy lemon chicken dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a zesty lemon cream sauce for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 chicken breasts
- 250 ml chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic
- 125 ml heavy cream
- 60 ml lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, add the butter and melt over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 6
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until heated through and coated in the sauce.
Step 7
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.