Creamy Lemon Chicken: A Easy Recipe for Flavorful Family Dinners
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy lemon chicken that your whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for a minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer.
- Pair with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Chicken