Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken
This easy skillet creamy lemon chicken is a winner! Tender pan-seared chicken served with a creamy and tangy lemon garlic sauce. It's a quick 30 minute weeknight option!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 449kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Olive oil
Creamy Lemon Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to get thinner cutlets. Over plastic wrap, slightly pound the chicken to even thickness as needed using a meat mallet. This is for even cooking and to tenderize the chicken a bit.
- Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (per chicken cutlet, use about ¼ teaspoon each: Kosher salt, ground black pepper, Italian herb seasoning). Dredge the seasoned chicken in flour and shake off any excess.
- Heat some olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook prepared chicken on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Don’t wipe the pan clean. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, then add garlic, and cook until fragrant. Add chicken broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Taste it, and add the second tablespoon of lemon juice if desired (I ended up adding 2 tablespoons). Bring to a light simmer. Then, stir in heavy cream plus salt and pepper to taste until evenly combined.
- Return chicken to pan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for another 4-5 minutes until the sauce has thickened a bit.
- Serve with lemon slices and freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
- Special equipment: meat tenderizer tool or meat mallet
- Chicken: Get large and thick chicken breasts so that each cutlet is decently portioned. You can also get chicken cutlets from the store instead.
- Dredging the chicken in flour: Not only will the flour create a beautiful golden crust, but it also create a coating that will absorb some of that delicious sauce.
Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1093IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg