Description
Creamy Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken is a quick and delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken cutlets with a rich, zesty lemon cream sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough to impress your guests. The bright citrus flavors paired with savory garlic create a comforting experience that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether served over pasta, rice, or alongside roasted vegetables, this recipe offers versatility and a delightful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (2 pounds total), sliced into thin cutlets
- Kosher salt and 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
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- Pat the chicken cutlets dry and 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 (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Sauté shallots until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Add half and half, lemon juice, and lemon pepper seasoning; bring to a boil then simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet to warm through in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg