Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken

Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken

Main Course
426 kcal / serving

This creamy lemon chicken recipe is fast, simple, and uses everyday pantry ingredients. You will love the tangy lemon sauce, and the chicken melts in your mouth!

Ingredients

  • 2 largechicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
  • salt & pepper
  • ¼ teaspoongarlic powder
  • flour (for dredging)
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • ½ cupchicken broth
  • 2 tablespoonslemon juice
  • 1 cupheavy/whipping cream
  • fresh parsley (chopped (optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Slice your chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner cutlets. Generously season them with salt & pepper on both sides, and sprinkle the garlic powder on both sides evenly. Dredge them in flour.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and olive oil. When the pan's hot, add the chicken and cook it for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden. Take the chicken out of the pan and transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken broth and lemon juice to the pan, and let it cook for about a minute (make sure to scrape up the browned bits at the bottom of the pan).

  4. 4

    Add the cream to the skillet, then add the chicken back in. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes or so, until the cream thickens up a bit and the chicken is cooked through completely.

  5. 5

    Add more salt & pepper if needed and sprinkle parsley over top if using. Serve immediately.