Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Creamy Lemon Pepper Skillet Chicken, a quick and elegant dish that combines tender chicken cutlets with a zesty lemon cream sauce. Perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions, this one-pan meal is bursting with bright citrus notes and savory garlic, making it an instant favorite for any dinner table. With minimal cleanup and versatile serving options, you can enjoy this comforting recipe served over pasta, rice, or alongside fresh vegetables. Impress your guests with a meal that looks as beautiful as it tastes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), sliced into thin cutlets
- Kosher salt and coarsely ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 1–2 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium-low; melt butter in the same skillet and sauté shallots for 1-2 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute; stir in flour until fully combined.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in half and half, lemon juice, and lemon pepper seasoning; let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, allowing it to warm in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (152g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 634mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 104mg