Delicious Butter Lemon Cream Chicken Recipe

Indulge in the rich flavors of buttery lemon cream chicken. The tender chicken in a creamy sauce with a hint of lemon will leave your taste buds craving for more. This dish is perfect for a special dinner or when you want to impress your guests with a gourmet meal.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 lemon, juiced and zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, butter, lemon juice, and zest.
6. Bring the mixture to a simmer and return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for another 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
8. Serve the buttery lemon cream chicken hot with your favorite sides.

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