Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

from decorwitheva.com
Main Course
480 kcal / serving

Tender, juicy chicken smothered in a creamy, garlicky lemon sauce that’s bursting with flavor. A one-pan wonder perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

  • 4boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ½ teaspoonpaprika
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 3 tablespoonsbutter
  • 4garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cupchicken broth
  • 1 cupheavy cream
  • ¼ cupfresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoonlemon zest
  • 1 teaspoondried italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium, add butter to skillet, and sauté garlic until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

  6. 6

    Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and let simmer for 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.