Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken

2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning (or dried thyme/oregano)

2 tbsp olive oil or butter

2–3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp pre-minced from a jar)

½ cup chicken broth

½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

Juice of 1 lemon

½ tsp lemon zest (optional, but brightens it)

Optional: 1–2 tbsp grated Parmesan for extra depth

Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Sear the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil or butter until golden brown on both sides and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Make the sauce:
Stir in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Return chicken to skillet:
Add the chicken back in and spoon sauce over it.
(Optional: Stir in Parmesan to thicken slightly.)
Serve over rice with sauce spooned on top.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍗Chicken

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m