Amazing Italian Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe

Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of this Italian Lemon Butter Chicken recipe. With tender chicken smothered in a creamy lemon butter sauce, this dish is bursting with tangy and zesty flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat in flour.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
4. Bring to a simmer and add chicken back to the skillet. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
5. Stir in butter until melted and sauce thickens. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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