Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken
Succulent chicken breasts are sautéed in a velvety lemon butter sauce, offering a comforting yet refreshing twist to your dinner routine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a flavorful twist, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice for an hour before cooking. Don’t skip deglazing the pan for added flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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