Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

Chicken cooked in creamy garlic lemon sauce is simple and easy to make in one skillet in under 20 minutes!

THE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 2-3 medium chicken breasts, sliced horizontally
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup flour
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth/stock (you can also use water if prefered)
• 1 cup light cream or half & half
• Juice of 1 lemon

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, drench in flour until fully coated. 
2. Heat a large pan to medium/high heat. Place butter and oil. Add chicken breasts and cook 3-5 minutes per side or until golden. Remove from pan and set aside. 
3. Add minced garlic into the same pan and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant Add the stock and simmer for 1 minute, scrapping down the sides of the pan. Add the cream and simmer for 2-3 minute or until creamy (the mixture will thicken as it cooks).
4. Return chicken to the pan, and sprinkle with lemon. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley or parmesan if desired. Serve hot.

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