Description
Creamy Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken is a delightful one-pan dish that combines tender chicken cutlets with a luscious lemon cream sauce. The bright flavors of tangy lemon, savory garlic, and aromatic pepper create an exquisite balance that elevates any meal. Perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare and easy to clean up, allowing you to spend more time enjoying dinner with your loved ones. With its elegant presentation, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon slices, this dish is sure to impress family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
- Kosher salt
- Coarsely ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1–2 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat; melt butter and sauté shallots for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic; cook for another minute.
- Stir in flour; cook for about 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth while scraping the pan's bottom.
- Add half and half; whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, then simmer to thicken.
- Mix in lemon juice and lemon pepper seasoning; return chicken to the skillet along with juices; heat through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg