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Creamy Lemon Chicken

featured in Lemony and Tangy Recipes

Whip up this zesty Creamy Lemon Chicken for a dinner that's bursting with flavor! With tender chicken, a velvety sauce, and a hint of citrus, this dish is sure to become a weeknight favorite.

Alix Traeger
Tasty Team
97% would make again
Total Time

35 minutes

35 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

Creamy Lemon Chicken

Inspired by recipetineats.com

Total Time

35 minutes

35 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup flour (125 g)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ¼ cups chicken stock (295 mL)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (235 mL)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • fresh parsley, for garnish

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 480
  • Fat 29g
  • Carbs 32g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 3g
  • Protein 30g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. On a cutting board, cut the chicken breasts in half, widthwise.
  2. Lay chicken flat and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Gently coat the chicken pieces in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  4. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add the butter and oil, swirling together to coat the pan.
  5. Place the chicken breasts into the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Flip the chicken and cook the other side, another 3-5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  8. Pour ¼ cup (60 ml) of the chicken stock in the pan and scrape up any bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  9. Add the rest of the stock and the cream and stir.
  10. Season with salt and pepper, and add the lemon juice.
  11. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chicken back to the pan and top with sliced lemons.
  12. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  13. Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
  14. Serve with parsley and extra sauce.
  15. Enjoy!
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