Lemon Butter Chicken Breasts
Brighten up your dinner routine with these irresistibly flavorful Lemon Butter Chicken Breasts! This quick and easy recipe pairs succulent, golden-browned chicken with a creamy, buttery lemon sauce that's equal parts tangy and luscious. Seasoned with garlic, a splash of chicken broth, and a hint of fresh lemon zest, this dish is bursting with vibrant, citrusy notes. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables to soak up every drop of that velvety, flavor-packed sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Dredge the chicken breasts lightly in flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and fresh lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Stir in the heavy cream and lemon zest, simmering for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
Garnish the dish with fresh parsley before serving. Optionally, serve the chicken with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.8 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.4 g | 257% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 776 mg | 259% | |
| Sodium | 3462 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 226.6 g | 453% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2166 mg | 46% | |
*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.
