Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe
Creamy Lemon Chicken is a quick skillet dinner featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich lemon garlic cream sauce.Ready in just 30 minutes using simple pantry ingredients.Perfect for weeknight meals, family dinners, and meal prep.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dried thyme.
- Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Let the sauce cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Season the sauce with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it thoroughly with the sauce.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
- This Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs if preferred.
- Add grated Parmesan for a richer sauce.
- Serve alongside steamed broccoli, asparagus, or green beans.
- A pinch of red pepper flakes adds gentle heat.
- Fresh thyme may be used instead of dried thyme.