Rick's Lemon Chicken

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with Rick's Lemon Chicken—a perfectly balanced blend of zesty, creamy, and savory flavors in one unforgettable dish. This recipe features tender, golden-browned chicken breasts that are lightly dredged in seasoned flour and cooked to perfection before being bathed in a luscious lemon-garlic cream sauce. With hints of fresh lemon zest, a splash of chicken broth, and a touch of heavy cream, the sauce offers the perfect harmony of brightness and richness. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and garnished with lemon slices, this one-pan recipe not only saves on cleanup but also impresses with gourmet-level results. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleasing meal that pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cups chicken broth
• 0.25 cups fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoons lemon zest
• 0.25 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 whole lemon slices

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir to combine and allow the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes, reducing slightly.

Step 6

Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 7

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the chicken warm through for 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Garnish the dish with chopped parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately with desired sides such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1256.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2093.7

Total Fat 98.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 713.6mg	0%
Sodium 3463.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 3.8g
Protein 227.4g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 176.4mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 2339.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 44.6%

Carbs: 12.1%