Lemon Sauce Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner into an elegant yet effortless feast with this irresistible Lemon Sauce Chicken recipe. Tender, pan-seared chicken breasts are coated in a light flour crust and bathed in a velvety garlic-lemon cream sauce, made with fresh lemon juice, zest, and a touch of chicken broth for a zesty, savory balance. The dish comes together in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings while still feeling indulgent and restaurant-worthy. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this bright and flavorful main course pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or roasted vegetables. Simple ingredients, bold flavors, and a dash of elegance make this a must-try recipe for lemon lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
Place the flour in a shallow bowl and dredge each chicken breast in the flour, lightly coating both sides.
Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm through.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.6 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.3 g | 246% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 754 mg | 251% | |
| Sodium | 3474 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 224.4 g | 449% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 448 mg | 10% | |
*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.
