Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken
Chicken cooked in creamy garlic lemon sauce is simple and easy to make in one skillet in under 20 minutes!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- juice of 1 lemon
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, dip chicken ½ cup flour until fully coated.
- Heat a large pan to medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken breasts and cook 3-5 minutes per side or until golden. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add 3 cloves minced garlic into the same pan and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add 1 cup chicken broth and simmer for 1 minute, scrapping down the sides of the pan. Add 1 cup heavy whipping cream and let it cook for 2-3 minute or it starts to thicken.
- Return chicken to the pan, and sprinkle with juice of 1 lemon. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley for garnish if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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