Description
Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken with Creamy Sauce is a deliciously simple dish that brings together juicy chicken breasts, zesty lemon, and a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests, this recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes. The bright flavors and creamy texture make every bite an experience worth savoring.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Fresh lemon juice
- Black pepper
- Heavy cream
- Chicken broth
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half of the lemon juice.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and sauté garlic in the same skillet until fragrant. Add chicken broth and deglaze the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer until thickened. Add remaining lemon juice; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Return the chicken to the skillet to soak in the sauce for 2 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 140mg