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Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet Recipe

Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet Recipe

Michelle Kim
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet, a flavorful dish made with chicken simmered in a creamy lemon-based sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine International
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Chicken broth Low-sodium
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Dissolved in water
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • to taste Black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken pieces with garlic powder and salt.
  • In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil, then cook the chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper. Simmer for a few minutes.
  • Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer for a few more minutes to combine flavors.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

For a healthier version, use low-fat cream or milk instead of heavy cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 6.6mgCalcium: 1000mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Chicken, Creamy, Lemon, Main Dish, skillet
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