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Delicious Easy Homemade Comfort Food for Cozy Nights

Creamy lemon garlic chicken is a comforting dish perfect for cozy nights and quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces boneless chicken breasts pat dry
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh-squeezed
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Garnishing
  • to taste chopped parsley

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat dry the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken, cover to keep warm, and sauté minced garlic in the same skillet.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, allow to simmer, then add lemon juice and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with rice, pasta, or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze portions for up to 2 months.

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