Description
This Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce recipe features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich and tangy lemon garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner, the sauce combines chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, and garlic, finished with a splash of heavy cream for smoothness and depth of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Wrap the chicken breasts in plastic wrap and pound them to 1/2-inch thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sear Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and sear until browned on one side, about 5 minutes.
- Cook Chicken Through: Lower the heat to medium, flip the chicken breasts, cover the skillet, and continue cooking for 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Sauce: Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in the skillet. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the chicken for added flavor.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the sauce simmer and reduce until it thickens, which will take about 5 minutes.
- Add Cream: Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream into the sauce and mix thoroughly for a silky texture.
- Coat Chicken: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them, coating evenly.
- Serve: Dish out the chicken breasts topped with the lemon garlic cream sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add freshly ground black pepper.
- Pounding the chicken breasts evenly helps them cook uniformly and stay tender.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can simmer it a few minutes longer or add a small amount of cornstarch slurry.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but the texture will be less rich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
