Chicken with a Lemon Herb Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistibly flavorful Chicken with a Lemon Herb Sauce. Tender, perfectly seared chicken breasts are bathed in a creamy, zesty sauce infused with the bright essence of fresh lemon juice, fragrant garlic, and a medley of herbs like parsley and thyme. The dish comes together effortlessly in just 45 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings yet elegant enough for special occasions. Serve it with your favorite side, such as garlic mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or crisp sautéed vegetables, to soak up that luscious sauce. Packed with vibrant flavor and wholesome ingredients, this recipe is a must-try for any lover of quick and comforting chicken dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for added flavor.
Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
Add the fresh parsley and thyme to the sauce, then return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken.
Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 10–12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Serve the chicken hot, spooning extra lemon herb sauce over the top. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.0 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.2 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 874 mg | 291% | |
| Sodium | 3514 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 218.3 g | 437% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
