Description
This creamy chicken with lemon garlic cream sauce is a delightful main course featuring tender pan-seared chicken breasts in a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce made from chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, and garlic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it's easy to prepare and packed with bright flavors.
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 to an even 1/2 inch thickness to ensure they cook evenly.
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken dry using paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Heat Pan: Over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the olive oil in a skillet to prepare for searing.
- Sear Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook without moving until browned on one side, approximately 5 minutes.
- Cook Through: Reduce the heat to medium, flip the chicken breasts to the other side, cover the pan, and cook for 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Then remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Sauce: Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in the skillet, stirring well and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the sauce simmer until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and mix thoroughly to make the sauce rich and creamy.
- Combine & Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet, coat with the sauce by stirring gently, then serve hot with optional lemon wedges and parsley for garnish. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- For an extra zest, add fresh lemon zest to the sauce.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt content.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for color and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
