Creamy Lemon Garlic Skillet Chicken That’s Better Than Takeout
This creamy lemon garlic skillet chicken is a delicious and easy dish that’s even better than takeout!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about a minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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