Creamy Lemon Chicken
A quick and easy one-pan chicken dish with a tangy lemon and herb cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners that feel restaurant-quality.

Ingredients
- 3 boneless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the pan and cook until golden on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 5
Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes until cooked through.
- 6
Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- 7
Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to warm through.
- 8
Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately.
Cook's Notes
Use fresh dill for best flavor. If you prefer a lighter sauce, reduce the heavy cream to ¾ cup.