Description
A delicious and creamy chicken dish featuring tender pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a zesty lemon garlic cream sauce, perfect for a quick and elegant dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- Red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Wrap the chicken breasts in plastic wrap and pound them to 1/2 inch thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper to taste for flavor.
- Heat the pan: Over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the olive oil to the skillet to prepare for searing.
- Sear the chicken: Pan-sear the chicken breasts until browned on one side, approximately 5 minutes, to develop a golden crust.
- Cook the chicken through: Lower the heat to medium, flip the chicken, cover the skillet, and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
- Remove chicken: Take the cooked chicken out of the skillet and set aside, allowing the pan to retain the flavorful browned bits.
- Make the sauce: Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in the skillet, stirring to mix and scraping up any browned bits.
- Simmer sauce: Let the sauce simmer until it thickens, about 5 minutes, concentrating the flavors.
- Add cream: Stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated, creating a rich and smooth sauce.
- Coat the chicken: Return the chicken to the pan and stir gently to coat with the lemon garlic cream sauce.
- Serve: Dish out the chicken hot, optionally garnished with lemon wedges and chopped parsley for added freshness.
Notes
- Pound the chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking and tenderness.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer a few minutes longer before adding the cream.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright citrus flavor.
- Optional garnish with chopped parsley adds a pop of color and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
