Creamy Lemon Chicken: A Quick and Easy Weeknight Delight
A deliciously creamy lemon chicken recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown in the pan.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice, stir to combine.
- Simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with lemon zest and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Leftover sauce can be used in other dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg