Description
A quick and easy meal that combines the brightness of lemon, richness of cream, and aromatic allure of garlic, perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start off by seasoning your chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate to rest.
- Throw in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet.
- Add your heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest, stirring well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top for about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, use skinless chicken breast and opt for Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 150mg