Creamy Lemon Basil Chicken

• загальний час: 11 minutes

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For the chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 tsp garlic powder

2 tbsp olive oil

For the sauce:

2 tbsp butter

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup heavy cream

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

½ cup chicken broth

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup fresh basil, chopped

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For serving:

Cooked pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables

Напрямки

Prepare the chicken

Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Make the creamy sauce

In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Add garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.

Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Combine and finish

Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top.

Stir in chopped basil and let simmer 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.

Serve

Plate chicken with sauce poured over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Garnish with extra basil and lemon slices if desired.

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