Description
Creamy Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken is a delightful one-pan meal that brings together tender chicken cutlets and a zesty lemon garlic sauce, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
- Kosher salt and coarsely ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté shallots until softened. Add garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in flour, then add chicken broth and half and half. Bring to a simmer until slightly thickened.
- Mix in lemon juice and return chicken to the skillet to heat through.
- Garnish with parsley or basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg