Lemon Butter Chicken

5 from 2 votes

This lemon butter chicken is ready in less than 30 minutes and delivers golden, pan-seared chicken in a rich, creamy sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, main dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemon butter chicken, lemon butter chicken recipe, onepan lemon butter chicken, skillet lemon butter chicken

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

4 thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic about 2 cloves
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated parmesan
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
lemon slices for garnish
fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Season 4 thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon lemon pepper. Dredge the chicken in ½ cup all-purpose flour shaking off the excess.
Heat a large skillet with 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until they are golden and cooked through. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
To the same skillet, add 4 tablespoons butter and 2 teaspoons minced garlic and let cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in ½ cup chicken broth, ¼ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup grated parmesan, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the chicken back into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce is slightly reduced and coats the chicken. Season with more salt and pepper if needed, garnish with lemon slices and fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheating: Reheat leftovers on the stovetop until heated through.
Freezer: Freezing is not recommended for this recipe as the sauce and coating do not hold up well once thawed.
Make Ahead: This dish comes together so fast that it's best made fresh.

Nutrition

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