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Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet with Fresh Herbs

Close-up of pieces of chicken simmering in a rich, yellow Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet sauce, topped generously with fresh chopped herbs.
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Make this simple, one-pan chicken dinner featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a bright lemon cream sauce and finished with fresh herbs.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced onion to the skillet and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add the minced garlic and dried thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer and reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook until it thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  9. Stir in the fresh parsley, basil, and chives. Heat through for 1 minute.
  10. Serve immediately directly from the skillet.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but allow extra time for simmering to reach desired thickness.
  • Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or with steamed asparagus for a complete meal.
  • If you do not have fresh basil, use an extra tablespoon of parsley.

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