Description
Creamy Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken is a delightful one-pan dish that elevates weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. Tender chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and enveloped in a rich, zesty lemon pepper sauce that bursts with flavor. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this recipe is quick and easy, making it a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with lemon pepper seasoning.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sear the chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add lemon juice, zest, and chicken broth; scrape up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and let bubble together for another 2 minutes.
- Serve with remaining sauce drizzled on top and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg