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Ultra close-up macro of tender golden seared chicken cutlets simmering in velvety garlic butter lemon cream sauce garnished with parsley and fresh lemon slices

Creamy Garlic Butter Lemon Chicken Skillet

Crispy golden pan-seared chicken cutlets smothered in an ultra-silky garlic butter cream sauce infused with freshly squeezed lemon juice, zest, and parmesan cheese in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 440

Ingredients
  

Golden Seared Chicken
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts halved horizontally into cutlets
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour for light dusting
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Velvety Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic finely minced
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken bone broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley chopped
  • 1 medium fresh lemon sliced into wheels for garnish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Dredge lightly in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add chicken cutlets and sear undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to 165°F (74°C). Transfer chicken to a warm plate.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the residual pan juices and sauté for 45 seconds until fragrant and lightly golden.
  4. Pour in chicken bone broth, scraping up all the savory browned bits (fond) from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in heavy cream, grated Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Simmer gently for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy, velvety consistency.
  6. Nestle the seared chicken cutlets back into the bubbling sauce. Spoon luscious garlic lemon cream over each cutlet, garnish with lemon wheels and chopped parsley, and serve immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 41gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 1.8mg

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