Creamy Lemon Chicken

Indulge in the delightful harmony of creamy and zesty flavors with this Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe. A delightful combination of tender chicken breasts and a luxurious lemon-infused sauce, this dish is perfect for a comforting yet sophisticated meal.

Ingredients

🍗 4 chicken breasts
🌾 1 cup flour
🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
🫒 3 tablespoons olive oil

🧈 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
🧅 1 red onion, finely chopped
🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
🍋 Zest of 1 lemon
🌿 1/3 cup chopped parsley
🥣 1 cup chicken broth
🥛 1 cup heavy cream
🍋 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
✨ 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
🧀 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
🍋 4 lemon slices
🌿 Parsley for garnish

Instructions

1- Preparation:

Begin by patting the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
If necessary, cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise for even thickness or use a meat mallet.

2- Coating the Chicken:

On a large plate, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper.
Coat each chicken piece thoroughly, removing any excess flour.

3- Cooking the Chicken:

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
Transfer to a plate.

4- Sauté Vegetables:

In the same pan, melt butter and add onion and garlic.
Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

5- Create the Sauce:

Add lemon zest and parsley.
Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice.
Season with salt, pepper, chili flakes, and turmeric, stirring well.

6- Finish the Sauce:

Mix in grated parmesan cheese until melted.
Return chicken to the pan, cover, and let simmer on low for 10 minutes or until sauce slightly thickens.

7- Serving:

Top with lemon slices, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 680 per serving
Nutrition (Per Serving):