Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken with Creamy Sauce, a perfect weeknight dinner that marries simplicity and taste. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts bathed in a creamy, zesty sauce made from fresh lemon juice and garlic, making it a refreshing escape from ordinary meals. With just a handful of ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy nights or casual gatherings. Pair it with rice or vegetables to soak up the delicious sauce, and watch as this dish becomes a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper before placing them in the pan.
- Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add cream cheese to the skillet, stirring until melted and smooth. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Add lemon zest, then return chicken to the skillet to coat in the creamy sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg