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Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

Tender golden chicken breasts simmered in a rich, creamy lemon garlic Parmesan sauce and served over mashed potatoes for an easy restaurant-quality comfort meal at home.

Original recipe: whatsmomcookin.com

Yield:
4 servings
Prep:
5 min
Cook:
25 min
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Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

  1. 4-6 Thin Cut Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
  2. Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  3. Garlic Powder
  4. Onion Powder
  5. Smoked Paprika
  6. 1 tbsp Avocado Oil (or any neutral oil)
  7. 5 tbsp Salted Butter (divided)
  8. 7-8 Garlic Cloves, minced
  9. 1/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
  10. 2 Cups Chicken Broth
  11. 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  12. 1/4 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (plus more for serving)
  13. Juice of 1 Lemon
  14. 1 Lemon, sliced
  15. 1-2 tsp Chopped Fresh Parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts generously with lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. I don't measure, you just want to make sure the chicken is well coated
  2. Heat avocado oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the flour along with about ¼ teaspoon each of the same seasonings used on the chicken. Cook for about 3 minutes while stirring continuously.
  6. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth, then stir in the heavy cream.
  7. Simmer the sauce for several minutes until thickened. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and fresh lemon juice.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet. Add lemon slices on top of each piece of chicken.
  9. Cover and cook on low for about 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F / 74°C internally.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley.