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Overhead view of creamy lemon chicken in a cast iron skillet garnished with lemon slices and parsley.

Creamy Lemon Chicken

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: one pot creamy lemon chicken
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
Creamy Lemon Chicken is a delicious option that can be on your table in 20 minutes or less. Made with simple, real ingredients that are easy to find and it's perfect for any night of the week.
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Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ small onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1¼ cups (300ml) chicken broth or stock
  • ⅔ cup (160ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 3-4 tablespoons FRESH lemon juice

Instructions

  • Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 4 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165℉. Remove from skillet and tent with.
  • If the skillet is dry add 1 tablespoon of butter. Add onion and cook until starting to soften. Add garlic and rosemary and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the flour then whisk in the broth, cream, and lemon juice. Simmer until slightly thickened. Taste and season to your tastes. Transfer chicken back into the pan and coat with sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg