Description
Creamy Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken is a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich, zesty sauce. This easy-to-make recipe brings together the bright flavors of fresh lemon and the warmth of black pepper, creating a comforting meal perfect for any occasion. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up this creamy delight that promises to impress family and friends alike, making it a go-to for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Mince garlic and squeeze lemon juice into a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear in the skillet for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in the lemon juice.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and lemon zest; simmer until thickened.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg