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creamy lemon chicken on plate with brussel sprouts

Creamy Lemon Chicken

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 heavy baking skillet or dish
  • 1 Stove
  • 1 set Measuring cups/spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 6 4 oz chicken breasts or tenders
  • 1/2 C all purpose or gluten free flour
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1/2 t pepper
  • 1/4 t smoked paprika feel free to add your favorite herbs
  • 3 T butter
  • 1 T olive oil

Lemon Sauce

  • 1 C chicken broth
  • 1 C heavy whipping cream
  • 1 large lemon juice and zest
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms OR 1-4oz. can mushrooms, drained Optional
  • 2 T finely minced shallots OR chives
  • 2 T coating mixture from above
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prep all ingredients before beginning.
    Ingredients for creamy lemon chicken
  • If chicken breasts are not the same thickness, flatten, so all will cook evenly.
  • Mix flour, salt, pepper, smoked paprika and any other seasoning you want for the coating mixture together in a bowl.
    NOTE: Save 2-3 T of mixture out to thicken sauce later in recipe.
    flour mixture to dredge lemon chicken
  • Heat butter and olive oil together in a heavy skillet or dish on medium high heat.
    butter and olive oil
  • Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and dip each into flour mixture, coating each side.
  • Add the chicken to the heated pan and brown each side on medium heat.
    NOTE: The thickness of your chicken will determine length of time on each side to cook.
  • Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
  • Add minced shallots, if using, and garlic to the pan and cook for about a couple of minutes, being careful not to burn.
    NOTE: If using chives, wait to add them with the lemon zest.
  • Add lemon juice and chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits.
  • Mix in the mushrooms and begin cooking for a couple of minutes.
  • Sprinkle in 2-3 T of the flour mixture used to coat the chicken and stir to cook.
  • Add the lemon zest and cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until beginning to thicken. If using chives instead of shallots, add them now.
  • Return chicken to the pan, until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
    NOTE: It will thicken more after removing from heat.
  • Top with fresh chives, parsley, lemon slices, or fresh herbs for garnish, if desired.
    creamy lemon chicken on plate with brussel sprouts
  • Serve immediately!
  • Feel free to serve the chicken and lemon sauce over:
    mashed potatoes, cooked egg noodles, rice or with fresh asparagus or even biscuits or bread sticks. Enjoy!

Notes

A quick, easy and delicious recipe that can be served as a great comfort food over rice, mashed potatoes or with biscuits...OR elevated to be served over egg noodles or with roasted fresh asparagus or a great side salad.
The versatility of this recipe will have you making it and creating new versions. Enjoy!
Keyword creamy lemon chicken, lemon chicken, main course chicken, quick and easy chicken