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Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy lemon sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 large chicken breasts or 4 medium chicken cutlets
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
- Salt and pepper Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Olive oil Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed plus more to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream do not substitute
- Salt and pepper Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped Italian parsley Parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon slices Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice chicken in half, pound to even thickness, then season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil in skillet, sear chicken until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
- Melt butter, sauté garlic, add chicken broth and lemon juice, then simmer briefly.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, then return chicken to pan and simmer until sauce thickens.
- Serve garnished with lemon slices and parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and adjust lemon to taste.