Description
This delicious Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce recipe features tender pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a zesty and creamy lemon garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- Red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Wrap the chicken breasts in plastic wrap and pound them to about 1/2 inch thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sear Chicken: Over medium-high heat, melt butter and add olive oil to a skillet. Pan-sear the chicken breasts until browned on one side, approximately 5 minutes.
- Cook Chicken Through: Lower the heat to medium, flip the chicken to the other side, cover the skillet, and continue cooking for 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, combine chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and scrape up any browned bits from the chicken to add flavor.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the sauce simmer and reduce until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream to the sauce and mix thoroughly to combine.
- Coat Chicken: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan and spoon the sauce over them, coating evenly.
- Serve: Dish out the chicken hot and optionally garnish with lemon wedges and parsley for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness helps them cook evenly and stay tender.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit if sensitive to heat.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor in the sauce.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or rice to complete the meal.
- If heavy cream is unavailable, substitute with half-and-half or coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
