Description
Bright, tangy, and comfortingly creamy, Lemon Pepper Chicken is a quick skillet meal that transforms plain chicken breasts with a zesty sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) — about 1 to 1¼ lbs total
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Flatten or even the chicken breasts for uniform cooking, then season with lemon pepper and salt.
- Sear the breasts in hot oil until golden on both sides.
- Remove the chicken and deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice; simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the pan to heat through and coat with sauce.
- Rest briefly, garnish, and serve.
Notes
If breasts are very large or uneven, halve horizontally or pound to about ¾-inch thickness for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American