Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

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5 from 1 vote

Chicken cooked in creamy garlic lemon sauce is simple and easy to make in one skillet in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken, creamy lemon garlic chicken recipe

Servings:

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
juice of 1 lemon
chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Season 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, dip chicken ½ cup flour until fully coated.
Heat a large pan to medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken breasts and cook 3-5 minutes per side or until golden. Remove from pan and set aside.
Add 3 cloves minced garlic into the same pan and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add 1 cup chicken broth and simmer for 1 minute, scrapping down the sides of the pan. Add 1 cup heavy whipping cream and let it cook for 2-3 minute or it starts to thicken.
Return chicken to the pan, and sprinkle with juice of 1 lemon. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley for garnish if desired.

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