Creamy Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken: A Delicious Family Favorite
Creamy Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy lemon pepper sauce, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and heavy cream, bringing to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with pasta or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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