Best 7 Skillet Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipes

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**Skillet Creamy Lemon Chicken: A Delightful Culinary Symphony**

Prepare to transport your taste buds to a realm of culinary delight with our skillet creamy lemon chicken, a dish that masterfully blends the tangy zest of lemon with the rich creaminess of a velvety sauce, all while enveloping tender, succulent chicken breasts. This symphony of flavors is artfully crafted in a single skillet, making it a convenient and time-saving meal option that delivers both convenience and extraordinary taste. But that's not all – this article offers a treasure trove of additional recipes that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving more. From the aromatic and colorful chicken fajita skillet to the hearty and comforting chicken and rice skillet, each recipe is a culinary masterpiece in its own right. Embark on a culinary adventure with us as we guide you through the steps to create these delectable dishes that will make your taste buds sing.

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

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.

SKILLET-ROASTED LEMON CHICKEN



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup good olive oil
1 lemon, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 yellow onion, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 (4-pound) chicken, backbone removed and butterflied
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the thyme, fennel seeds, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a mini food processor and process until ground. Pour the olive oil into a small glass measuring cup, stir in the herb mixture, and set aside.
  • Distribute the lemon slices in a 12-inch cast iron skillet and distribute the onion and garlic on top. Place the chicken, skin side down, on top of the onion and brush with about half the oil and herb mixture. Turn the chicken skin side up, pat it dry with paper towels (very important!), and brush it all over with the rest of the oil and herb mixture.
  • Roast the chicken for 30 minutes. Pour the wine into the pan (not on the chicken!) and roast for another 10 to15 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 155 to 160 degrees.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven, sprinkle it with the lemon juice, cover the skillet tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Cut the chicken in quarters or eighths, sprinkle with salt, and serve hot with the pan juices, cooked lemon, and onion.

SKILLET LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS



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This was created after I had to go on a low-fat diet due to gallstones. Cooked on a cast iron skillet, the flavors really mix well and the chicken is very tasty. I can't wait until summer to try it on the BBQ and using it on skewered kabobs.

Provided by Yorkpuddin

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

olive oil cooking spray
1 lemon, quartered
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ teaspoon dried cilantro, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon onion salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Spray a large cast iron skillet with cooking spray and heat over low heat.
  • Poke a fork into each chicken breast about 5 times and place in the hot skillet. Squeeze 1 lemon quarter onto each chicken breast, leaving a little juice in each quarter. Sprinkle each breast with some cilantro, onion salt, and pepper; cook until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Flip, poke holes and repeat the seasoning process again. Cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 170.5 mg

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

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

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

SKILLET CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN



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This was an existing recipe on here but made some changes to my liking. ¥¥ Because my family loves to put the chicken over pasta with the same sauce, I doubled the sauce ingredients. We LOVE lemon and tangy chicken but if you're not a fan of it then cut back the lemon juice & lemon vinegar. I also added some other ingredients to my personal liking...hope you enjoy it!!

Provided by Gatorbek

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic butter (I use Land O'Lakes)
2 tablespoons garlic, minced or 1 tablespoon garlic paste
3 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 1/2-2 tablespoons lemons or 1 1/2-2 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup lemon juice (to taste)
2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over med high.
  • Stir in garlic butter until melted.
  • Add chicken.
  • Cook 5 min to brown, then reduce heat to med.
  • Turn chicken and cook about 4-5min more until juice runs clear when pierced.
  • Transfer chicken to a warm dish.
  • Lower heat if needed to maintain medium-low to medium heat so as not to scorch the garlic, then add garlic to the drippings in the skillet.
  • In a cup, mix stock, wine, lemon juice, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of flour until smooth.
  • Stir into mixture in skillet. Scrape skillet to incorporate any browned bits from the chicken.
  • Heat to a boil, boil 1 minute. Stir in capers and remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the heavy cream, simmer until thickened.
  • Pour sauce over chicken, sprinkle with parsley and garnish with additional lemon slices.
  • **This recipe is to make double the sauce to add to add to pasta if you are laying the chicken on top.
  • Note: Occasionally, this has turned out a little more "tangy" than I would like with too much lemon. If this happens, just dilute with a little extra chicken stock or broth mixed with cornstarch or flour to keep thicker consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.7, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 97.2, Sodium 401.4, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 28.7

LEMON CHICKEN SKILLET



Lemon Chicken Skillet image

This delicious chicken dinner will be on your table in about 30 minutes. Garnish with extra lemon zest on top if you like.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dishes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 ounces gemelli pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch strips
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup quartered portobello mushrooms (optional)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 small lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons Chardonnay wine
2 tablespoons flour
13 ounces chicken broth
8 ounces fresh spinach
5 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gemelli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and allow to melt. Season chicken strips with Italian seasoning, garlic granules, and salt. Once butter is melted, add seasoned chicken strips and cook until strips are a golden color, about 5 minutes. Add portobello mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove chicken and mushrooms from the skillet. Set aside on a plate and keep warm.
  • Wipe out skillet and add 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Melt butter over medium heat and add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add thyme sprigs and lemon zest. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring often. Pour in wine and lemon juice. Continue to cook and stir until sauce has reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Whisk in flour to thicken sauce and create a roux. Gradually add broth, whisking continuously, until you have a thick sauce. Add spinach and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in 1/2 of the Gruyere cheese and stir until well combined. Once cheese has melted, add remaining cheese and stir until melted. If sauce is too thick, gradually stir in reserved pasta cooking water to thin out the sauce.
  • Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well combined with the sauce. Add chicken and mushrooms, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 106.9 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 42.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 596 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If possible, use organic, locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't Crowd the Pan: When searing the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the Chicken Until Golden Brown: Sear the chicken until it is golden brown on all sides. This will help to lock in the flavor.
  • Use a Good Quality White Wine: The white wine you use in the sauce should be of good quality. A dry or semi-dry wine will work best.
  • Simmer the Sauce: Let the sauce simmer for at least 15 minutes. This will help to develop the flavor of the sauce.
  • Serve with Your Favorite Sides: This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This Skillet Creamy Lemon Chicken is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. The recipe is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your liking. Whether you are a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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