Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken

A quick and delightful recipe for Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken, combining rich butter with zesty lemon for a satisfying dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner Plates

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces chicken breasts thinly sliced for quicker cooking
to taste salt
to taste pepper

For the Sauce

4 tablespoons butter unsalted recommended
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for a lighter option
1 cup chicken broth homemade preferred
1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed is best

For the Aromatics

3 cloves garlic fresh or garlic powder
2 tablespoons fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

large skillet

Method

How to Make Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the chicken breasts until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté the garlic in the same skillet for 1 minute.
Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and heavy cream; stir to combine.
Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5-10 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for added flavor.

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