Description
Whip up One Skillet Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce when your taste buds crave something seriously delicious and quick. Creamy, zesty, and ready in under 30 minutes, this dinner will become your new weeknight superhero.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup finely diced shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Prepared broccolini
Instructions
- Season 4 chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both surfaces, ensuring thorough coverage for robust flavor.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high temperature (375°F), creating a hot surface for perfect golden searing.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the skillet, cooking exactly 4-5 minutes per side until a rich golden-brown exterior develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a separate plate, keeping the delicious pan drippings intact for the upcoming sauce.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and add ⅓ cup finely diced shallots, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent and soft.
- Incorporate 1 tablespoon minced garlic and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, stirring continuously for 60 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth and 2 tablespoons lemon juice into the skillet, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any caramelized bits from the bottom.
- Allow liquid to simmer for 2-3 minutes, reducing volume and concentrating flavor profiles.
- Whisk in ¼ cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons salted butter, creating a silky sauce that thickens over 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, gently coating each piece with the luscious cream sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, presenting the dish with a fresh, vibrant touch.
- Serve immediately alongside prepared broccolini for a complete meal.
Notes
- Chicken thickness matters, so pound breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness for consistent cooking and faster searing.
- Always use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safe eating.
- Fresh lemon juice delivers brighter flavor than bottled, so squeeze directly from a fresh lemon if possible.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half and reduce butter quantity by half.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-23 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg