Description
Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken with Creamy Sauce is a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a zesty lemon and pepper flavor profile, all enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, this recipe requires minimal prep time while delivering restaurant-quality results. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a well-rounded meal that will quickly become a family favorite. With its vibrant flavors and straightforward preparation, this dish is ideal for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with lemon pepper seasoning.
- Sear the chicken in the skillet for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet; add minced garlic to the same pan and sauté briefly before adding lemon juice and chicken broth.
- Stir in heavy cream, simmering for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, then serve.
Notes
– Marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper for extra flavor.
– Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk mixed with cornstarch if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg