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Creamy Lemon Chicken

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Creamy Lemon Chicken is a quick, one-pan meal with tender golden-seared chicken cutlets in a garlicky, citrusy cream sauce enriched with Parmesan—ready in 25 minutes and perfect over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup chicken stock or broth

3/4 cup heavy cream

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Fresh lemon slices (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken cutlets in a single layer and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  3. Melt remaining butter in the skillet. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken stock, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Let simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Return chicken to the pan, coat in sauce, and simmer another 2–3 minutes to heat through.
  7. Garnish with parsley and optional lemon slices. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Swap chicken breasts for boneless thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Add capers for a briny twist.
  • Include spinach or asparagus for extra greens.
  • Use half-and-half for a lighter, thinner sauce.
  • For stronger lemon flavor, add zest along with juice.
  • Store in fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of water to loosen sauce.
  • Not suitable for freezing due to cream separation.

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