Description
This Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce recipe features tender pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a tangy, creamy, and slightly sweet lemon garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner, this dish combines simple ingredients to create a deliciously comforting meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- Red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Wrap the chicken breasts in plastic wrap and pound them into 1/2 inch thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Season chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat fat: Over medium-high heat, melt the butter in a skillet and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent burning and add flavor.
- Sear chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and pan-sear until browned on one side, approximately 5 minutes without moving them to develop a nice crust.
- Cook chicken through: Lower the heat to medium, flip the chicken breasts to the other side, cover the skillet, and cook for 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
- Remove chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken from the skillet to a plate and set aside, keeping warm.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to mix all ingredients together and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor.
- Simmer sauce: Let the sauce simmer until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes, to concentrate the flavors.
- Add cream: Stir in the heavy cream and mix until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Coat chicken: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them, stirring gently to coat each piece thoroughly.
- Serve: Dish the chicken and sauce onto plates and serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pound the chicken evenly to ensure it cooks uniformly without drying out.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a different sweet note.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables to complete the meal.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
