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30-Minute Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet

Two golden-brown pieces of creamy lemon chicken resting in a rich, yellow sauce and topped with fresh chopped parsley.
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Make tender chicken breasts in a bright, creamy garlic sauce with fresh lemon. This one-pan dish is ready in 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 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. Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness. In a shallow dish, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and flour. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the broth simmer and reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Simmer for 1 minute to heat through.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but simmer slightly longer to reach desired thickness.
  • If you want a tangier flavor, add 1 tablespoon of capers along with the chicken broth.
  • This dish pairs well with cooked linguine or steamed asparagus.

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