Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Creamy Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken, a dish that beautifully balances rich creaminess with zesty lemon brightness. Perfect for any occasion, this one-pan meal features tender chicken cutlets enveloped in a luscious lemon cream sauce that elevates your dining experience without the fuss. With only 30 minutes from prep to plate, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Pair it with your favorite sides, and you have a comforting yet sophisticated meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (sliced into 4 cutlets)
- Kosher salt and coarsely ground pepper
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Minced 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
- Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through; then set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced shallots and garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in flour, then add chicken broth gradually while scraping up browned bits. Mix in half and half, bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened.
- Add fresh lemon juice and lemon pepper seasoning to taste before returning the chicken to the skillet to warm through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve alongside your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg