Description
Experience culinary bliss with this creamy lemon pepper skillet chicken, a dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a zesty, buttery sauce in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Pair it with rice or pasta for a complete meal that promises comfort and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked pasta or rice
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the sauce for another 5 minutes.
- Serve over cooked pasta or rice, garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg