Best 7 Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This easy and versatile dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, and can be easily tailored to your dietary preferences. With its creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Our recipe also includes instructions for preparing a delicious side of creamy lemon butter rice, the perfect accompaniment to soak up the delectable sauce. For those seeking a healthier option, we offer a gluten-free and dairy-free variation, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delightful meal. Get ready to experience a burst of flavors with our Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe, complete with a creamy lemon butter rice side and a healthier alternative for a wholesome and satisfying dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN



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This easy skillet creamy lemon chicken is a winner! Tender pan-seared chicken served with a creamy and tangy lemon garlic sauce. It's a quick 30 minute weeknight option!

Provided by Tania

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
½ cup all-purpose flour
Olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Lemon slices for garnish

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to get thinner cutlets. Over plastic wrap, slightly pound the chicken to even thickness as needed using a meat mallet. This is for even cooking and to tenderize the chicken a bit.
  • Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (per chicken cutlet, use about ¼ teaspoon each: Kosher salt, ground black pepper, Italian herb seasoning). Dredge the seasoned chicken in flour and shake off any excess.
  • Heat some olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook prepared chicken on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Don't wipe the pan clean. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, then add garlic, and cook until fragrant. Add chicken broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Taste it, and add the second tablespoon of lemon juice if desired (I ended up adding 2 tablespoons). Bring to a light simmer. Then, stir in heavy cream plus salt and pepper to taste until evenly combined.
  • Return chicken to pan and bring to a simmer. Simmer for another 4-5 minutes until the sauce has thickened a bit.
  • Serve with lemon slices and freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 449 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 169 mg, Sodium 263 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g

EASY CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN



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This creamy lemon chicken recipe is fast, simple, and uses everyday pantry ingredients. You will love the tangy lemon sauce. The chicken melts in your mouth! Easy and elegant!

Provided by Natasha Bull

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Flour (for dredging)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
Salt & pepper
Fresh parsley (chopped (optional))

Steps:

  • Slice your chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make thinner cutlets. Generously season them with salt & pepper on both sides, and sprinkle the garlic powder on both sides evenly. Dredge them in flour.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and olive oil. When the pan's hot, add the chicken and cook it for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden. Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside.
  • Add the chicken broth and lemon juice to the pan, and let it cook for about a minute (make sure to scrape up the brown bits at the bottom of the pan).
  • Add the chicken back into the pan and pour the cream over top. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes or so, until the cream thickens up a bit and the chicken is cooked through completely.
  • Before serving, I like to grate some lemon zest and stir it into the sauce, but this is totally optional. Add more salt & pepper if needed and sprinkle parsley over top if using. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 169 mg, Sodium 311 mg, Sugar 1 g, Calories 426 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN



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One-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish! Perfect for busy week-nights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb. Golden crispy chicken smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce, serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.

Provided by Diana

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin cutlets)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup chicken stock (or chicken broth)
1 cup heavy cream
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
cooked pasta
parsley (chopped)
fresh lemon slices

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon of butter on medium heat. Swirl pan to coat with oil and butter evenly. Add the chicken cutlets to the pan.
  • Brown the chicken (do not overcrowd and work in batches if needed) for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer onto a plate, cover, and set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, and saute the garlic for a minute or until it's fragrant. Add the chicken stock, and deglaze the pan scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
  • Adjust the heat to medium-low, and add the heavy cream, lemon juice, and the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Allow the sauce to gently simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to your taste, then put the chicken back in the sauce and the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves and serve warm over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 147 mg, Sodium 546 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Six 3- to 4-ounce boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup white wine
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus lemon slices, for garnish
3 big handfuls spinach (about 3 cups)
Fresh basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat, then add the oil. Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess, and place in the hot oil. Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  • Add the garlic to the pan, carefully add the wine and, using a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the pan to release any flavor stuck to the bottom. Add the cream, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice and some salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach, stir and return the chicken to the pan. Cook for 1 minute more, until the spinach has wilted. Garnish with basil and lemon slices.

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, flour, butter, olive oil, chicken stock, heavy cream, salt, pepper, lemon, lemon, fresh parsley

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup flour
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ¼ cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 lemon, juiced
1 lemon, sliced
fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • On a cutting board, cut the chicken breasts in half, widthwise.
  • Lay chicken flat and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Gently coat the chicken pieces in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add the butter and oil, swirling together to coat the pan.
  • Place the chicken breasts into the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Flip the chicken and cook the other side, another 3-5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Pour ¼ cup (60 ml) of the chicken stock in the pan and scrape up any bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the rest of the stock and the cream and stir.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and add the lemon juice.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chicken back to the pan and top with sliced lemons.
  • Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  • Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Serve with parsley and extra sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 6 grams

EASY CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN



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Make and share this Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Smalltowngal

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
0.5 (10 1/2 ounce) can water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook chicken breasts on grill (I use my George Forman Grill -- 9 minutes on it). If you don't have a grill, cook them in a frying pan.
  • In a separate pan, combine the cream of chicken soup, water, lemon juice and pepper, simmer on low.
  • Add cooked chicken breats to sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.6, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 148.8, Sodium 1130.5, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 58.2

SIMPLE CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN SAUCE



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This simple sauce is made of cream of chicken soup mixed with lemon juice, garlic, and spices. It tastes great on rice, pasta, chicken, or veggies. Also, add a teaspoon or two of basil or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.

Provided by Jessica Weber

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
½ cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Stir the chicken soup, water, lemon juice, butter, and garlic powder together in a pan and place over medium heat. Cook until hot, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 270.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and ensure that everything is cooked properly.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If possible, use organic, locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it is golden brown: Sear the chicken over medium-high heat until it is golden brown on all sides. This will help to seal in the juices and flavor.
  • Use a good quality white wine: The white wine in this recipe adds a lot of flavor. Use a dry, crisp white wine that you enjoy drinking.
  • Don't boil the sauce: When making the lemon sauce, don't let it boil. This will cause the sauce to curdle.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The chicken will be tender and juicy, and the sauce will be creamy and flavorful.

Conclusion:

This easy creamy lemon chicken recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

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