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Lemon Garlic Cream Chicken Skillet

Lemon Garlic Cream Chicken Skillet
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Lemon Garlic Cream Chicken Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts cooked in a zesty lemon and aromatic garlic creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish balances tanginess and richness with minimal prep and cleanup, offering a comforting and elegant meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts

Flavor Base

  • 3–4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest

Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (gluten-free)

Cooking Fats

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Garnish & Seasoning

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Sear the Chicken – Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear each side until golden brown and partially cooked, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Cook the Garlic – Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, taking care not to burn it.
  3. Step 3: Deglaze and Make the Sauce – Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Stir in lemon juice and zest, then add heavy cream. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
  4. Step 4: Combine Chicken and Sauce – Return chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon lemon garlic cream sauce over the chicken. Simmer together for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and flavors meld.
  5. Step 5: Garnish and Serve – Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving to add color and freshness.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken for even cooking and juiciness.
  • Don’t skip deglazing as the browned bits add depth to the sauce.
  • Watch the garlic carefully; sauté only until fragrant to avoid bitterness.
  • Simmer the sauce on low heat to thicken it without curdling.
  • Adjust lemon juice amount to taste for desired tanginess.
  • For thicker sauce, simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry.
  • Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a dairy-free version.
  • Add sliced mushrooms for an earthy variation.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
  • Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for a spicy kick.
  • Swap parsley for thyme or rosemary to vary herb flavors.

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