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20-Minute Creamy Lemon Chicken

This quick and creamy lemon chicken dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner, combining tender chicken with a rich, zesty sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken tenderloins about 700g
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large lemon, juice and zest
  • to taste fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken dry, season, and cook in olive oil until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet, add garlic, and cook until fragrant.
  • Deglaze with chicken broth, whisk in cream, and simmer until thickened.
  • Stir in parmesan, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
  • Return chicken to skillet, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Keyword chicken