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Creamy Lemon Chicken

A comforting dish featuring perfectly seared chicken breasts bathed in a luscious lemon-infused sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Boneless, skinless
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup Can be substituted with homemade roux or vegan alternative
  • 1 piece lemon Juiced and zested for full flavor
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley For garnish

Method
 

Cooking Chicken
  1. Warm a bit of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then lay them in the skillet.
  3. Cook until they are golden brown, about 6 to 7 minutes per side, until no longer pink in the middle.
  4. Take the chicken out of the skillet and set it aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, stir together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, the juice of the lemon, and its zest.
  2. Nestle the chicken back into the skillet and let everything simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle some fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Notes

For storage, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of chicken broth if the sauce thickens too much. Add red pepper flakes for heat and consider variations like capers or spinach.