One Skillet Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce
One Skillet Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce
4
servings10
minutes20
minutes302
kcalIngredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, or thighs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or basil
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup chicken broth
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ cup finely diced shallots, or red onions
¼ cup heavy cream
salt and pepper
Directions
- Using a mallet, pound down the chicken breasts/thighs into ½ inch thickness. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken.
- In a 2 cup measuring cup or a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and allow to brown on both sides for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate.
- Reduce the flame to medium, add the shallots to the skillet along with the chicken broth mixture. Using a whisk, scrape the bottom of the pan so all the brown bits are loosened. Kick the heat back up to medium high and let sauce come to a simmer. Continue to cook the sauce for 10-15 minutes or until about ⅓ cup of the sauce remains.
- When the sauce has thickened, remove from the flame, add the butter and whisk until it melts completely. With the skillet off the flame, add the heavy cream, whisk to combine. Place the skillet back over the flame for just 30 seconds, do not allow the sauce to boil. Remove from heat, add the chicken back into the pan and drizzle the sauce over the chicken. Place the skillet in the oven for 5-8 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through. Top with chopped parsley or basil and serve warm with additional lemon slices.

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