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creamy lemon chicken

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Creamy chicken with a fresh taste.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy lemon chicken

  • 4
    boneless skinless chicken breast pounded to 1/2 inch thick
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    each oil and butter
  • 2 md
    shallots sliced
  • 4 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1/4 c
    dry white wine
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1
    lemon zest and juice
  • 2 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1 c
    parmigiano-reggiano, grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh parsley minced

How To Make creamy lemon chicken

  • 1
    Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add oil and butter to large skillet. Add the chicken and brown about 3 minutes per side until mostly done. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • 2
    Add the shallots and garlic and saute for a minute. Add the wine and deglaze the pan. Cook until almost all have evaporated. Add the cream, broth, lemon juice and zest and the mustard. Stir to combine well. Add the chicken back and simmer about 5 minutes. Add the parm cheese and let it melt. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Serve over your favorite pasta and garnish with parsley

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