Description
Make this bright and creamy chicken skillet dinner quickly. It combines fresh lemon and garlic flavors in a rich sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thin chicken , approximately 1 ½ lbs.
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, pepper and garlic powder, to season chicken
- 1 T olive oil
- ⅔–1 c chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 T butter
- 3 oz. Cream cheese
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ c lemon juice
- Chopped parsley, lemon zest, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Season both sides well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat up.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet. Cook uninterrupted for about 4-5 minutes until it easily pulls away from the pan. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes on the other side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and cover it loosely with foil to keep it warm.
- Shift the stove to medium heat. Add 2/3 cup of the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to lift any browned bits.
- Add the butter and let it melt. When it is lightly bubbling, add the minced garlic and heat for about 1 minute.
- Add the cream cheese and whisk well as it melts to incorporate it smoothly into the sauce. Add some extra chicken broth if you need to thin the sauce slightly.
- Once the cream cheese is melted, remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- Return the chicken to the pan and cover it with the sauce. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use thin chicken or pound thicker ones to an even thickness for faster, more consistent cooking.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, use the full 1 cup of chicken broth when deglazing the pan.
- For garnish, use fresh parsley and lemon zest for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Cream Chicken Skillet, Simple Chicken Recipes, Chicken Dinner Ideas, Quick Dinner Ideas, Healthy Chicken Recipes, One Pan Dinner