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If you’re craving a quick yet luxurious dinner, this Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken is your new go-to! Juicy chicken breasts simmered in a rich lemon-garlic butter sauce with a touch of cream — perfect for weeknights or special dinners. Serve it with rice, pasta, or crusty bread and enjoy the restaurant-quality flavor at home.
🍗 Ingredients:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lemon (plus extra slices for garnish)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions:
Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve hot with rice, pasta, or bread.
Season the Chicken: Pat dry the chicken and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
Make the Sauce: In the same pan, melt the butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Deglaze: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up the brown bits. Add cream, lemon juice, zest, and Dijon mustard. Stir well.
Simmer: Add Parmesan, stir until melted, then return chicken to the pan.
Finish Cooking: Simmer for 5–7 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens.