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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.

Total Time35 min
Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Servings3
ByEm's Kitchen
Creamy Lemon Chicken

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. 1

    Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 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. 3

    Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

  5. 5

    Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes until cooked through.

  6. 6

    Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

  7. 7

    Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to warm through.

  8. 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.