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Creamy Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken

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Creamy Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken is a quick, flavorful dish that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a gourmet experience in just 30 minutes. Featuring a luscious lemon-infused sauce with a hint of spice from freshly cracked black pepper, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests. Serve it over rice or pasta, and watch everyone come back for seconds!

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and cracked black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F). Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Stir well while scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  5. Let the sauce simmer for about three minutes until slightly thickened. Return the chicken to the skillet to soak up the sauce.
  6. Serve with additional sauce drizzled on top alongside your choice of sides.

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