Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of our Delicious Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe. This mouthwatering dish features succulent chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and enveloped in a luscious, velvety sauce infused with bright lemon and aromatic roasted garlic. Ideal for romantic dinners or festive gatherings, this restaurant-quality meal pairs beautifully with fluffy mashed potatoes or your favorite side dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6–7 oz each)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove and tent with foil.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Add minced garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth; scrape up browned bits from the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese; simmer until smooth. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve garnished with parsley and lemon slices alongside mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 523
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 805mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg