Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Creamy Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken, a quick and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort. This one-pan meal boasts tender chicken cutlets enveloped in a luscious creamy lemon sauce that balances zesty freshness with comforting richness. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve a flavorful dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Pair it with your choice of rice, pasta, or vegetables for a customizable experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (sliced into 4 cutlets)
- Kosher salt and coarsely ground pepper
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Shallot
- Garlic
- All-purpose flour
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Half and half
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken cutlets dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet; cook cutlets for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F).
- Remove chicken; in the same skillet, melt butter and sauté shallots and garlic.
- Stir in flour, then add broth and half and half; bring to a boil.
- Mix in lemon juice and seasoning, return chicken to skillet to heat through.
- Garnish with herbs and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg