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Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe

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This Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe features tender chicken cutlets seared to golden perfection and served in a luscious lemon garlic cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it offers a perfect balance of zesty citrus and savory flavors, garnished with fresh Italian parsley and lemon slices for an elegant yet simple weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts (or 4 medium chicken cutlets)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Olive oil for searing

    • Sauce

    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • ½ 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
      • Lemon slices

Instructions

  1. Prep chicken cutlets: Slice each chicken breast lengthwise into thinner cutlets. Place them over plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet to ensure even thickness for uniform cooking and tender texture.
  2. Season and dredge chicken: Season both sides of each cutlet with about ¼ teaspoon each of Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Dredge the chicken in the all-purpose flour and shake off any excess to prepare for searing.
  3. Sear chicken: Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil in a large 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side without disturbing, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. Start the sauce: Without cleaning the skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, then add the chicken broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Warm the mixture and adjust the lemon juice by adding the second tablespoon if desired for more brightness.
  5. Add heavy cream: Reduce heat to low and bring the sauce to a very light simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste, blending the flavors.
  6. Simmer chicken in sauce: Return the cooked chicken cutlets to the skillet, submerging them in the sauce. Maintain a low simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken beautifully.
  7. Serve: Plate the chicken with lemon slices and a few grinds of black pepper. Garnish generously with fresh chopped Italian parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy, zesty delight!

Notes

  • Use heavy cream as specified for best creamy texture; substitutes may alter sauce consistency.
  • Pounding chicken ensures even cooking and tenderness; avoid skipping this step.
  • Adjust lemon juice to your taste preference for a milder or tangier sauce.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

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