How to Make Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to dinner ideas, nothing beats a quick and easy recipe that is bursting with flavor. If you're a fan of creamy, tangy flavors, then you'll love this recipe for Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, but still want to enjoy a delicious, homemade meal.

With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this mouthwatering lemon chicken in no time. The creamy sauce is perfectly balanced ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup salted butter
  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Place in a baking dish.
  • Stir lemon juice and zest into the leftover butter in the pan, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in half-and-half slowly. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth. Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Nutrition

    344 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 126mg
    • Sodium: 284mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 134mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 270mg