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Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe features tender chicken cutlets simmered in a luscious lemon-infused cream sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts (or 4 medium chicken cutlets)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Olive oil

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed (plus more to taste)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (do not substitute, see notes)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh chopped Italian parsley (for garnish)
  • Lemon slices (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep chicken cutlets: Slice 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.
  2. Season and dredge chicken: Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (per chicken cutlet, use about ¼ teaspoon each: Italian seasoning, Kosher salt, and ground black pepper). Dredge the seasoned chicken in flour and shake off any excess.
  3. Sear chicken: Heat a few generous drizzles of olive oil in a large 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side undisturbed, until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. Start the sauce: Don’t wipe the skillet clean. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, then sauté garlic until fragrant. Add the chicken broth plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice until warm. Taste it, and add the second tablespoon of lemon juice if desired (I ended up adding 2 tablespoons).
  5. Add heavy cream: Turn down to low heat. Bring to a very light simmer. Then, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Return chicken to pan and bring back to a low simmer: Simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce has thickened a bit.
  7. Serve: Serve with lemon slices, a few grinds of black pepper, and freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Do not substitute heavy cream, see notes in ingredients.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/easy-creamy-lemon-chicken-recipe/