Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken
A flavorful and creamy chicken dish infused with lemon and garlic, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook chicken in olive oil until golden, then set aside.
- Sauté garlic in butter, add chicken broth, then stir in cream, lemon juice, zest, seasonings, and red pepper flakes. Simmer.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce, and cook briefly. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.