Description
Craving a fast yet impressive dinner idea? This Lemon Chicken Delight is your answer. With golden seared chicken breasts nestled in a rich, zesty lemon butter cream sauce, it’s comfort food at its finest. The sauce is tangy, buttery, and ultra-creamy—perfect for spooning over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. Whether you’re hosting guests or just feeding your family, this dish delivers restaurant-style flavor with minimal effort. It’s a must-have in your easy recipe rotation and fits wonderfully in quick weeknight dinners, food ideas for gatherings, or even cozy date night menus.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter (divided)
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
2. Dredge lightly in flour and shake off excess.
3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
5. Add remaining butter and garlic to the pan, sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
6. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits.
7. Stir in cream, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer 2–3 minutes to thicken.
8. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer 3–4 more minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
To lighten it up, swap half of the cream for whole milk or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: lemon chicken, easy dinner, creamy chicken, food ideas, quick meals