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Creamy Lemon Chicken: Easy Recipe for Delicious Homemade Flavor

Creamy Lemon Chicken

A delightful and easy recipe for creamy lemon chicken that brings homemade flavor to your table.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and add to the skillet.
  3. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  6. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest, stirring to combine.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
  8. Simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice for an hour before cooking.
  • Serve with pasta or rice to soak up the creamy sauce.

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