Creamy Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken
Creamy Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that elevates your weeknight dinners. Juicy boneless chicken breasts are seared to perfection and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with zesty lemon and freshly cracked pepper. Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavorful meal is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing, making it ideal for family gatherings or intimate dinners. Serve alongside rice or roasted vegetables for a complete experience that will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by measuring and chopping as needed.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for one minute until fragrant. Add chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any bits from the skillet.
- Reduce heat slightly and stir in heavy cream, letting it simmer for three minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, allowing it to coat in the sauce for an additional minute.
- Serve on plates garnished with chopped parsley and drizzle extra sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 220g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg