loretta lynn's creamy lemon chicken
I have made this tasty recipe for years; I originally got it out of a cookbook by that wonderful lady, country singer Loretta Lynn. You may want to add a smaller amount of lemon juice, as it is fairly prominent. However,when reheated the next day (if there are any leftovers!) the lemon flavor will have mellowed. I also often add one minced garlic clove when browning chicken. One of my husband and my favorite recipes!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
2 - 3
Ingredients
- 2 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 stick butter
- - salt and pepper to taste, mixed with 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/8 - 1/4 cup lemon juice, preferably fresh squeezed
- 1 - green onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- - lemon zest (optional)
How To Make loretta lynn's creamy lemon chicken
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 º. Melt butter in skillet. Cut chicken breasts into strips, and lightly dredge in flour mixture.
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Step 2Saute breasts in butter until golden. Transfer chicken and any juices to a small baking dish.
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Step 3Mix well the mayonnaise, sour cream and lemon juice; pour over chicken. Cover. Bake 20 - 25 minutes at 350º, or until cooked through and tender.
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Step 4Zest chicken with 1/4 to 1/2 lemon, then sprinkle with cheese and green onion. Heat, uncovered, a few minutes until cheese is melted. Great served with extra-wide flat noodles!
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