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    Home » Entrees » Skillet Chicken in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

    Skillet Chicken in Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

    Published: Jul 6, 2022 by Wendie · 4 Comments

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    Skillet chicken has juicy chicken breast, smothered in a lemon garlic cream sauce. Made all in one skillet for an easy clean-up and comes together in under 30 minutes for those busy weeknights!

    A spoon scooping up some chicken.


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    Lemon goes so perfectly with chicken and then add in some garlic and cream and you have a rich and creamy garlic sauce.

    Chicken dinners don't have to be boring this one has tons of flavor like this Creamy Ranch Chicken without all the fuss just like my Honey Garlic Chicken. This creamy chicken recipe is so addicting and crazy delicious, that you'll want to grab some bread to slop up and leftovers.

    Ingredients for Skillet Chicken with Cream Sauce

    All the ingredients needed for this recipe.
    • Chicken breasts-boneless and skinless sliced horizontally and pounded out if needed.
    • lemons-Fresh squeezed is always best, add in some lemon zest for a stronger lemon flavor.
    • Chicken broth- You can use regular or low sodium.
    • Cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes-Adds a little kick but can be left out.
    • Heavy Cream-Thickens the sauce milk cant be substituted.
    • Butter- Use real butter either salted or unsalted works fine.

    How to Make Chicken in Lemon Cream Sauce

    Chicken cutlets being pounded flat.
    • Step 1: Slice chicken breast horizontally and pound chicken breast into thin chicken cutlets,
    • Step 2: Salt, and pepper on both sides.
    Chicken seared in a cast iron skillet.
    • Step 2: Heat a large skillet with olive oil on medium-high heat.
    • Step 3: Sear both sides of the chicken. Remove from pan.
    Diced onions being sautedd then chicken stock added.
    • Step-5: Add the diced onions to the pan and saute.
    • Step 6: Stir in the chicken stock.
    Sauce simmer and cream and butter added followed by the chicken.
    • Step 7: Stir in the heavy cream and melt the butter and simmer.
    • Step 8: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet.

    Why This Recipe Works

    This lemon chicken skillet dinner is a quick and easy one-pan meal that makes a perfect weeknight dinner. Using simple pantry ingredients this easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes. Serve with Mashed potatoes, white or brown rice, or on a bed of pasta, and my Roasted Parmesan Broccoli. Another easy weeknight meal that's always a huge hit is my Paprika Chicken and Rice Bake.

    Chicken in lemon butter sauce in a skillet.

    Recipe tips

    • You can add a tablespoon of honey for a touch of sweetness.
    • Toss in some sun dried tomato for a twist.
    • Double the sauce if you want extra for some pasta.
    • Do NOT overcook the chicken breasts, use an instant-read thermometer to know when the chicken reaches 164 degrees.
    • I like to use a large cast-iron skillet to be able to get a good sear on the chicken. You get some browned bits on the bottom of the pan for added flavor to this easy cream sauce for chicken.
    Chicken on a plate with green beans.

    Recipe faq's

    Can I use chicken thighs?

    Yes, boneless skinless chicken thighs would be delicious, but if they are really large more cooking time will have to be added. That's why it's important to use a digital meat thermometer to know when the meat reaches 164 degrees.

    Why is my chicken dry?

    Most likely it's overcooked. Chicken breasts are a super lean cut of meat, therefore very easy to overcook. The best way to check the temperature is using a digital meat thermometer.

    What should I serve with skillet lemon chicken?

    I doubled the sauce and served it over some pasta with Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese or Green Beans with bacon.

    How to store this recipe?

    Store this lemon butter chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, reheat in the microwave or on low in a skillet.

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    A spoon scooping up some chicken.

    Creamy Skillet Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

    Wendie
    Skillet chicken has juicy chicken breast, smothered in a lemon garlic cream sauce. Made all in one skillet for easy clean-up and comes together in under 30 minutes.
    4 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Entrees
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 400 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 boneless chicken breasts
    • salt and pepper
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
    • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
    • 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1/3 cup heavy cream
    • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • chopped fresh parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Place chicken breasts in a large ziplock freezer bag (or between two pieces of plastic wrap) and using a mallet or rolling pin pound the chicken until it's about 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    • Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Add olive oil and chicken breasts and cook 2-3 minutes and flip and cook another 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside on a plate.
    • Add red onion and saute for 2-3 minutes just until soft then add in the garlic and saute for about 30 seconds more. Whisk in the chicken broth, and cayenne pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer 10 minutes or until reduced by half.
    • Whisk in the butter, and heavy cream and lemon juice whisk until combined. Add chicken breasts back in and simmer on low another 3-4 minutes.
    • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley

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    Notes

    Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used instead but they are thicker and will take longer to cook.
    You can add a tablespoon of honey for a touch of sweetness.
    Double the sauce if you want extra for pasta.
    Do NOT overcook the chicken breasts, use an instant-read thermometer to know when the chicken reaches 164 degrees.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4ServingsCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 39gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
    Keyword Chicken, lemon chicken, one pan
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    1. Wendie

      August 26, 2022 at 3:55 am

      You have scrolled right past the full recipe to write this comment 🙂

    2. Annette

      August 25, 2022 at 10:11 pm

      I don't see how much of each ingredient. I want to double the sauce without screwing it up.

    3. Wendie

      November 14, 2020 at 1:51 am

      Thank you Teri! It goes in after the heavy cream 🙂

    4. Teri

      November 14, 2020 at 1:29 am

      It sounds very good. However, you do not list anywhere in the instructions when to add the Lemon Juice. Unless I am completely blind and missed it. I am sure I can figure it out, but I just wanted to let you know.😊

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