Description
Creamy Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken is a delightful dish that elevates your dinner experience with tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, zesty lemon sauce. This quick and easy recipe uses everyday ingredients to create a restaurant-quality meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The creamy sauce, infused with fresh garlic and cracked pepper, delivers an irresistible burst of flavor. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for two minutes before stirring in heavy cream and lemon zest.
- Return chicken to the skillet, allowing it to soak up the sauce for another few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 155mg