Go Back
–+ servings

Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts cooked in a creamy lemon garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves finely minced
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and dried thyme. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add lemon juice and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to reheat the chicken.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Best served with steamed vegetables or rice.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!