Creamy Lemon Chicken
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil divided (may substituted with another neutral oil)
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 lemons large in size, about ½ cup, juiced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Place one chicken breast in a Ziploc bag or between two sheets of parchment paper. Pound the thicker sides with a kitchen mallet until it’s around the same thickness. Repeat with the remaining chicken.4 chicken breasts
- Whisk 1 cup of the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture until completely coated.1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat (save the remaining oil for a later step). Then add the thyme sprigs and 2 pieces of chicken.2 tablespoons cooking oil, 2 thyme sprigs
- Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Remove the chicken to a waiting plate.
- Pour the remaining oil into the pan. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour and whisk until it turns a light golden brown.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Whisk continuously until it starts to thicken. Pour in the heavy cream and continue whisking until it starts to bubble and thicken again.2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 lemons, 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- Turn the heat down to low-medium then add the chicken back to the pan and simmer for 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and reduced significantly.
- Serve with fresh thyme for garnish, lemon wedges and broccoli on the side if desired.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 chicken breast with sauce. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Lemon Chicken
Serving Size
1 chicken breast
Amount per Serving
Calories
613
% Daily Value*
Fat
44
g
68
%
Saturated Fat
23
g
144
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
18
g
Cholesterol
203
mg
68
%
Sodium
680
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
43
g
86
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
