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One Skillet Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce Recipe

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This One Skillet Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, tangy lemon garlic sauce. The creamy sauce is made with butter, shallots, heavy cream, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a mild kick. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, the chicken is first seared on the stovetop and then finished in the oven for juicy perfection. Served with broccolini or your favorite side, this creamy chicken recipe is sure to become a household favorite.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Sauce

  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅓ cup finely diced shallots or red onions
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or basil

For Serving

  • Prepared broccolini (or choice of rice, pasta, or sautéed vegetables)
  • Additional lemon slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Using a mallet, pound the chicken breasts or thighs to about ½ inch thickness. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor and tenderize the meat.
  2. Mix Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl or 2-cup measuring cup, combine the chicken stock, lemon juice, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Set aside to incorporate flavors.
  3. Preheat the Oven: Position a rack in the lower third of your oven and preheat it to 375ºF (190ºC) to prepare for finishing the chicken after searing.
  4. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown but not fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Cook the Shallots and Sauce: Lower heat to medium, add the diced shallots to the skillet along with the pre-mixed chicken broth mixture. Use a whisk to scrape the browned bits from the pan bottom for maximum flavor. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer the sauce until thickened, reducing to about ⅓ cup over 10-15 minutes.
  6. Finish the Sauce: Remove skillet from heat, whisk in the salted butter until melted and smooth. Slowly add the heavy cream off the heat, whisk to combine. Return skillet to stove over heat for just 30 seconds, careful not to boil the sauce to preserve its creaminess.
  7. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Remove from heat again, place the seared chicken back into the skillet, spooning the luscious sauce over each piece evenly.
  8. Bake the Chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 5-8 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley or basil on top for freshness and serve warm with prepared broccolini or your choice of side. Add lemon slices for an extra citrusy touch.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs if you prefer slightly juicier and more flavorful meat than breasts.
  • Be careful not to overheat the cream; avoid boiling to keep the sauce silky and smooth.
  • If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the sauce and chicken to a baking dish before putting into the oven.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness or omit for a milder sauce.
  • Serve with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Salt

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/one-skillet-chicken-with-lemon-garlic-cream-sauce-recipe/