Creamy Lemon Chicken

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Creamy Lemon Chicken

Creamy Lemon Chicken

Yield: 3-4
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Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 40 Min
This creamy lemon chicken recipe is great for a weeknight dinner! Perfectly cooked chicken in a creamy lemon sauce that is on the table in 30 minutes! Serve over your favorite pasta, rice, noodle or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts (two large)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (for a lighter version use half & half and whisk in a little flour at the end to thicken it up)
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice (start with 3 tbsp and add another if need be)
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breast horizontally to create two thin pieces—ending up with 4 total that are about 1/2 inch thick
  2. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper, then coat with flour, shaking off the excess flour
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy…depending on thickness the chicken may cook faster or take longer. Just make sure it’s done and crispy
  4. When chicken is done, remove from the pan and place on a plate
  5. Using the same pan, add more butter if the pan is dry. Add minced garlic and stir for 10 seconds
  6. Add chicken broth, cream, lemon juice and dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer and scrape the bottom of the pan, and use a whisk to make sure everything is dissolved. Add Parmesan cheese and simmer for 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly. If using a lighter cream, add a couple tablespoons of flour and whisk till it’s dissolved
  7. Return chicken to the pan and coat on each side in the sauce. Simmer for a few more minutes. Serve over linguini (or another pasta of choice) rice, noodles or mashed potatoes. Spoon some extra sauce over the chicken