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Easy, Creamy Lemon Garlic Skillet Chicken

Easy, Creamy Lemon Garlic Skillet Chicken

This Easy, Creamy Lemon Garlic Skillet Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a rich lemon garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 10-inch skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 pounds total, pounded to ½-inch thickness
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, plus more for seasoning

Cooking Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium lemon juice of (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves chopped
  • 1 small lemon thinly sliced

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Thoroughly dry the chicken with paper towels. Generously season all over with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch or larger skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Working in batches if needed, add the chicken and sear until deeply browned on the bottom, 6 to 7 minutes. Flip with tongs and sear the other side until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate; set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. When melted, add the shallot, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just starting to soften, about 1 minute. Add the flour, stir to evenly coat the shallots and garlic, and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Stir in the half-and-half or milk and broth until no lumps from the flour remain, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer until the sauce is thickened enough that it coats the back of a spoon and the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir the lemon juice into the sauce. Garnish with the parsley and lemon slices and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, Creamy, easy, garlic, lemon, skillet
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