Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken: A Delightfully Easy Recipe to Savor
A rich and tangy creamy lemon butter chicken that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer.
- Pair with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 4 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe