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Quick and Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet

Close-up of two golden-brown fillets of creamy lemon chicken swimming in a rich, yellow lemon sauce and topped with fresh parsley.
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Make this restaurant-style creamy lemon garlic chicken in just 30 minutes using one pan. You get tender chicken breasts coated in a bright, zesty, and rich Parmesan cream sauce perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the broth simmer and reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Taste the sauce and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  7. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, turning them to coat them completely in the creamy lemon sauce. Let the chicken warm through for 1 minute.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Notes

  • For an extra bright flavor, use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, let the cream mixture simmer for an extra minute or two before adding the Parmesan cheese.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with cooked linguine or steamed asparagus.

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