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Calculated Shard: 16 (from laksa004)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa016.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://littlesunnykitchen.com/creamy-lemon-chicken/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://littlesunnykitchen.com/creamy-lemon-chicken/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/creamy-lemon-chicken\/","crawl_time":1775758034,"first_indexed_time":1593601929,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,littlesunnykitchen!\/creamy-lemon-chicken\/ s443","src_root_hash":"6735260428703220616","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe - Little Sunny Kitchen","meta_descriptions":["One-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner ready in just 25 minutes! Perfect for busy week-nights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"One-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner\nready in just 25 minutes\nfrom start to finish!\nPerfect for busy weeknights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb.\nGolden crispy and tender chicken cutlets are smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.\nQuick chicken dinner recipes always save the day on those busy weeknights, when I have little time to cook and still need to get dinner ready on the table.\nOn busy nights, I usually go for something that’s quick and easy that my whole family can enjoy. These\nBaked Chicken Tacos\nare an absolute favorite and a lifesaver recipe! I’ve also been making this\nChicken Scampi\nquite a lot, it’s an Olive Garden copycat recipe and it’s always requested by the kids.\nBut sometimes all I’m craving is chicken and creamy sauce, and I’ve been alternating between 2 recipes. This Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe and the incredible\nMarry Me Chicken\n. If you haven’t heard of this dish yet, you need to check it out ASAP. It’s creamy, quick, flavorful, and there are sundried tomatoes in it! Plus, the name is quite cute, don’t you think? 😉\nThe Ingredients\nAll you need to make this chicken dinner is a handful of ingredients, and 25 minutes! Here’s what you’ll need to make it:\nComplete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.\nChicken cutlets are just thin cuts of chicken breast, you might be able to find them at the grocery store. If not, you can butterfly them at home (I do!) just slice a chicken breast in half lengthwise to make 2 cutlets from each half chicken breast. Boneless skinless chicken thighs can also be used here.\nI strongly recommend dredging the chicken in flour before frying, as that will give you that lovely crispy crust and create lots of flavor for your sauce.\nHow to Make Creamy Lemon Chicken\nDredge the chicken in flour, and shake off any excess.\nIn a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and melt the butter, then brown the chicken (4-5 minutes per side) or until golden brown and cooked through.\nRemove the chicken onto a plate, cover, and set aside.\nTo make the lemon garlic cream sauce, melt more butter, and saute garlic for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with chicken stock, and scrape off any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.\nAdd heavy cream, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese, let it simmer on low-medium heat until the sauce is creamy and nice. Season the sauce with salt, and pepper.\nPut the chicken back in, garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley.\nWhat to Serve it With?\nMy favorite way to serve Creamy Lemon Chicken is over pasta. It’s a match made in heaven, chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta! 😍 This \ngarlic butter pasta\n is so good, but if you double the sauce then plain pasta works great.\nYou can also serve it over \nmashed potatoes\n, \nrice\n, or with crusty bread.\nFor a low-carb meal, serve it with butternut squash or zucchini noodles, or cauliflower rice.\nRecipe Tips\nIf you choose to use whole chicken breasts, the meat will be quite thick so you’ll need to finish the dish off in the oven to make sure that the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat.\nIf you’re using cutlets, and there are parts where the meat is too thick, use a meat tenderizer and pound the chicken so it cooks evenly and quickly.\nI don’t recommend using half and half (single cream in the UK), as the sauce will turn out runny.\nI recommend buying a block of parmesan cheese and grating it at home. I found that store-bought parmesan cheese doesn’t have much flavor, and doesn’t dissolve well in sauces.\nTo add more flavor, consider adding some capers and lemon zest. This will turn out similar to my\nchicken piccata\nbut creamier! You can also try this with salmon instead of chicken.\nStoring Tips\nStore the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven, you will need to add a splash of water to thin out the sauce as it thickens in the fridge.\nI don’t recommend freezing creamy sauces as they change textures to grainy when frozen.\nRecommended Tools\nI love this stainless steel pan. It’s a great pan and I use it all the time, plenty of surface area, cooks and browns the chicken very evenly and I love the helper handle.\nKitchen tongs, I use for browning chicken, flipping food, etc. A kitchen essential for sure.\nA silicone spatula, I use this spatula for cooking all the time. It doesn’t damage my pots and pans, and it’s heat resistant so you can safely use it for cooking.\nMore Easy Chicken Dinners\nTeriyaki chicken stir fry\nChicken scampi\n (Olive Garden copycat recipe)\nChicken fajita casserole\nGarlic butter chicken tenders\nMarry Me chicken\nDid you make this?\nBe sure to\nleave a review below\nand tag me on\nFacebook\n,\nInstagram\n, or\nPinterest\n!\nOne-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner\nready in just 25 minutes\nfrom start to finish!\nPerfect for busy week-nights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb.\nGolden crispy chicken smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce, serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.\n–\n+\nservings\nOne-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner\nready in just 25 minutes\nfrom start to finish!\nPerfect for busy week-nights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb.\nGolden crispy chicken smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce, serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.\n▢\n3\nlarge\n(\n600\ng\n)\nchicken breasts\nboneless and skinless, sliced into thin cutlets\n▢\n½\nteaspoon\nsalt\n▢\n¼\nteaspoon\nground black pepper\n▢\n6\ntablespoons\n(\n45\ng\n)\nall-purpose flour\n▢\n2\ntablespoons\n(\n30\nml\n)\nolive oil\n▢\n2\ntablespoons\n(\n28\ng\n)\nunsalted butter\ndivided\n▢\n3\ncloves\ngarlic\nminced\n▢\n1\ncup\n(\n240\nml\n)\nchicken stock\nor chicken broth\n▢\n1\ncup\n(\n240\nml\n)\nheavy cream\n▢\n4\nteaspoons\n(\n20\nml\n)\nfresh lemon juice\n▢\n½\ncup\n(\n43\ng\n)\nparmesan cheese\ngrated\nTo serve\n▢\ncooked pasta\n▢\nparsley\nchopped\n▢\nfresh lemon slices\nSeason chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess.\nIn a large skillet, heat olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon of butter on medium heat. Swirl pan to coat with oil and butter evenly. Add the chicken cutlets to the pan.\nBrown the chicken (do not overcrowd and work in batches if needed) for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer onto a plate, cover, and set aside.\nMelt 1 tablespoon of butter, and saute the garlic for a minute or until it's fragrant. Add the chicken stock, and deglaze the pan scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.\nAdjust the heat to medium-low, and add the heavy cream, lemon juice, and the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Allow the sauce to gently simmer for a couple of minutes.\nSeason with salt and pepper to your taste, then put the chicken back in the sauce and the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves and serve warm over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.\nIf you choose to use whole chicken breasts, the meat will be quite thick so you’ll need to finish the dish off in the oven to make sure that the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat.\nIf you’re using cutlets, and there are parts where the meat is too thick, use a meat tenderizer and pound the chicken so it cooks evenly and quickly.\nDo not use single\/light cream as that won’t thicken the sauce enough.\nI recommend buying a block of parmesan cheese and grating it at home. I found that store-bought parmesan cheese doesn’t have much flavor, and doesn’t dissolve well in sauces.\nStoring Tips\nStore the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven, you will need to add a splash of water to thin out the sauce as it thickens in the fridge.\nI don’t recommend freezing creamy sauces as they change textures to grainy when frozen.\nCalories:\n430\nkcal\n,\nCarbohydrates:\n10\ng\n,\nProtein:\n30\ng\n,\nFat:\n30\ng\n,\nSaturated Fat:\n15\ng\n,\nPolyunsaturated Fat:\n2\ng\n,\nMonounsaturated Fat:\n11\ng\n,\nTrans Fat:\n1\ng\n,\nCholesterol:\n147\nmg\n,\nSodium:\n546\nmg\n,\nPotassium:\n522\nmg\n,\nFiber:\n1\ng\n,\nSugar:\n1\ng\n,\nVitamin A:\n839\nIU\n,\nVitamin C:\n3\nmg\n,\nCalcium:\n144\nmg\n,\nIron:\n1\nmg\nThis website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.\n© Little Sunny Kitchen\nReader Interactions","attrs_markdown":"- [Skip to primary navigation](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/creamy-lemon-chicken\/#genesis-nav-primary)\n- [Skip to main content](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/creamy-lemon-chicken\/#genesis-content)\n- [Skip to primary sidebar](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/creamy-lemon-chicken\/#genesis-sidebar-primary)\n\n[Free Dinner Ebook! *Get your copy\\!*](https:\/\/app.monstercampaigns.com\/c\/ipvt706tmtj33hwhyj9a\/)\n\n- [About](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/about\/)\n- [Videos](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/LittleSunnyKitchen)\n- [Learn to Cook](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/category\/basics\/)\n- [Visit my other site: Fun Cookie Recipes](https:\/\/funcookierecipes.com\/)\n\nMain Menu\n\n[Little Sunny Kitchen](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/)\n\nDelicious Recipes for Real Life\n\n- [All Recipes](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/recipes\/)\n- [Course](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/creamy-lemon-chicken\/)\n  - 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Please read my [disclosure policy](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/privacy\/).\n\n![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-Pin1-463x1024.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-Pin1-463x1024.jpg)\n\n**One-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner** **ready in just 25 minutes** from start to finish! **Perfect for busy weeknights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb.** Golden crispy and tender chicken cutlets are smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.\n\n![Creamy Lemon Chicken in a stainless steel skillet](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-8.jpg)\n\n- Pin This Recipe For Later\\!\n\nQuick chicken dinner recipes always save the day on those busy weeknights, when I have little time to cook and still need to get dinner ready on the table.\n\nOn busy nights, I usually go for something that’s quick and easy that my whole family can enjoy. These [Baked Chicken Tacos](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/baked-chicken-tacos\/) are an absolute favorite and a lifesaver recipe! I’ve also been making this [Chicken Scampi](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/chicken-scampi\/) quite a lot, it’s an Olive Garden copycat recipe and it’s always requested by the kids.\n\nBut sometimes all I’m craving is chicken and creamy sauce, and I’ve been alternating between 2 recipes. This Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe and the incredible [Marry Me Chicken](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/marry-me-chicken\/). If you haven’t heard of this dish yet, you need to check it out ASAP. It’s creamy, quick, flavorful, and there are sundried tomatoes in it! Plus, the name is quite cute, don’t you think? 😉\n\n## The Ingredients\nAll you need to make this chicken dinner is a handful of ingredients, and 25 minutes! Here’s what you’ll need to make it:\n\n![Creamy Lemon Chicken ingredients](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-Ingredients.jpg)\n\n![Creamy Lemon Chicken ingredients](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-Ingredients.jpg)\n\n*Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.*\n\n- Chicken cutlets are just thin cuts of chicken breast, you might be able to find them at the grocery store. If not, you can butterfly them at home (I do!) just slice a chicken breast in half lengthwise to make 2 cutlets from each half chicken breast. Boneless skinless chicken thighs can also be used here.\n- I strongly recommend dredging the chicken in flour before frying, as that will give you that lovely crispy crust and create lots of flavor for your sauce.\n## How to Make Creamy Lemon Chicken\n![How to make Lemon Chicken](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-Steps-1.jpg)\n\n![How to make Lemon Chicken](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-Steps-1.jpg)\n\n1. Dredge the chicken in flour, and shake off any excess.\n2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and melt the butter, then brown the chicken (4-5 minutes per side) or until golden brown and cooked through.\n3. Remove the chicken onto a plate, cover, and set aside.\n4. To make the lemon garlic cream sauce, melt more butter, and saute garlic for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with chicken stock, and scrape off any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.\n5. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese, let it simmer on low-medium heat until the sauce is creamy and nice. Season the sauce with salt, and pepper.\n6. Put the chicken back in, garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley.\n## What to Serve it With?\n- My favorite way to serve Creamy Lemon Chicken is over pasta. It’s a match made in heaven, chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta! 😍 This [garlic butter pasta](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/garlic-butter-pasta\/) is so good, but if you double the sauce then plain pasta works great.\n- You can also serve it over [mashed potatoes](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/whole30-mashed-potatoes\/), [rice](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/instant-pot-basmati-rice\/), or with crusty bread.\n- For a low-carb meal, serve it with butternut squash or zucchini noodles, or cauliflower rice.\n\n![Lemon Chicken in a skillet, and a serving spoon](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-13.jpg)\n\n![Lemon Chicken in a skillet, and a serving spoon](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-13.jpg)\n## Recipe Tips\n- If you choose to use whole chicken breasts, the meat will be quite thick so you’ll need to finish the dish off in the oven to make sure that the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat.\n- If you’re using cutlets, and there are parts where the meat is too thick, use a meat tenderizer and pound the chicken so it cooks evenly and quickly.\n- I don’t recommend using half and half (single cream in the UK), as the sauce will turn out runny.\n- I recommend buying a block of parmesan cheese and grating it at home. I found that store-bought parmesan cheese doesn’t have much flavor, and doesn’t dissolve well in sauces.\n- To add more flavor, consider adding some capers and lemon zest. This will turn out similar to my [chicken piccata](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/chicken-piccata\/) but creamier! You can also try this with salmon instead of chicken.\n## Storing Tips\nStore the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven, you will need to add a splash of water to thin out the sauce as it thickens in the fridge.\n\nI don’t recommend freezing creamy sauces as they change textures to grainy when frozen.\n\n![Spooning creamy lemon sauce over chicken](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-17.jpg)\n\n![Spooning creamy lemon sauce over chicken](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-17.jpg)\n## Recommended Tools\n- I love this stainless steel pan. It’s a great pan and I use it all the time, plenty of surface area, cooks and browns the chicken very evenly and I love the helper handle.\n- Kitchen tongs, I use for browning chicken, flipping food, etc. A kitchen essential for sure.\n- A silicone spatula, I use this spatula for cooking all the time. It doesn’t damage my pots and pans, and it’s heat resistant so you can safely use it for cooking.\n\n![creamy lemon chicken served over pasta](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-18.jpg)\n\n![creamy lemon chicken served over pasta](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-18.jpg)\n## More Easy Chicken Dinners\n- [Teriyaki chicken stir fry](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/teriyaki-chicken-stir-fry\/)\n- [Chicken scampi](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/chicken-scampi\/) (Olive Garden copycat recipe)\n- [Chicken fajita casserole](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/chicken-fajita-casserole\/)\n- [Garlic butter chicken tenders](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/chicken-tenders\/)\n- [Marry Me chicken](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/marry-me-chicken\/)\n\n**Did you make this?** Be sure to [leave a review below](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/creamy-lemon-chicken\/#respond) and tag me on [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/littlesunnykitchen\/), [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/littlesunnykitchen\/), or [Pinterest](https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/lilsunnykitchen\/_created\/)\\!\n\nRecipe\n\n![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-8-750x750.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-8-750x750.jpg)\n\n[4\\.97 from 161 votes](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/creamy-lemon-chicken\/#respond)\n\n(Click stars to rate!)\n\n## Creamy Lemon Chicken\nPrep Time: 10 minutes mins\n\nCook Time: 15 minutes mins\n\nTotal Time: 25 minutes mins\n\nAuthor: [Diana](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/about\/)\n\n- Pin It\n\n[Print](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wprm_print\/creamy-lemon-chicken)  [Rate Recipe](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/creamy-lemon-chicken\/#respond)\n\n**One-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner** **ready in just 25 minutes** from start to finish! **Perfect for busy week-nights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb.** Golden crispy chicken smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce, serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.\n\n–\n\n\\+\n\nservings\n\n**One-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner** **ready in just 25 minutes** from start to finish! **Perfect for busy week-nights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb.** Golden crispy chicken smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce, serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.\n\n### Recipe Video\n### Equipment\n- [Skillet](https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-29891739)\n\n### Ingredients 1\/2x 1x 2x 3x\n- ▢\n  3 large  (600 g) **chicken breasts** boneless and skinless, sliced into thin cutlets\n- ▢\n  ½ teaspoon   **salt**\n- ▢\n  ¼ teaspoon   [**ground black pepper**](https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-42796156)\n- ▢\n  6 tablespoons  (45 g) [**all-purpose flour**](https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-43363726)\n- ▢\n  2 tablespoons  (30 ml) **olive oil**\n- ▢\n  2 tablespoons  (28 g) **unsalted butter** divided\n- ▢\n  3 cloves   **garlic** minced\n- ▢\n  1 cup  (240 ml) **chicken stock** or chicken broth\n- ▢\n  1 cup  (240 ml) **heavy cream**\n- ▢\n  4 teaspoons  (20 ml) **fresh lemon juice**\n- ▢\n  ½ cup  (43 g) parmesan cheese grated\n\n#### To serve\n- ▢\n  **cooked pasta**\n- ▢\n  **parsley** chopped\n- ▢\n  **fresh lemon slices**\n\n### Instructions\n- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess.\n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-2-750x422.jpg)\n  \n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-2-750x422.jpg)\n- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon of butter on medium heat. Swirl pan to coat with oil and butter evenly. Add the chicken cutlets to the pan.\n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-3-750x422.jpg)\n  \n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-3-750x422.jpg)\n- Brown the chicken (do not overcrowd and work in batches if needed) for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer onto a plate, cover, and set aside.\n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-4-750x422.jpg)\n  \n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-4-750x422.jpg)\n- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, and saute the garlic for a minute or until it's fragrant. Add the chicken stock, and deglaze the pan scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.\n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-1-2-750x422.jpg)\n  \n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-1-2-750x422.jpg)\n- Adjust the heat to medium-low, and add the heavy cream, lemon juice, and the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Allow the sauce to gently simmer for a couple of minutes.\n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-2-2-750x422.jpg)\n  \n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-2-2-750x422.jpg)\n- Season with salt and pepper to your taste, then put the chicken back in the sauce and the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves and serve warm over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.\n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-3-2-750x422.jpg)\n  \n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-3-2-750x422.jpg)\n\n### Notes:\n- If you choose to use whole chicken breasts, the meat will be quite thick so you’ll need to finish the dish off in the oven to make sure that the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat.\n- If you’re using cutlets, and there are parts where the meat is too thick, use a meat tenderizer and pound the chicken so it cooks evenly and quickly.\n- Do not use single\/light cream as that won’t thicken the sauce enough.\n- I recommend buying a block of parmesan cheese and grating it at home. I found that store-bought parmesan cheese doesn’t have much flavor, and doesn’t dissolve well in sauces.\n\n**Storing Tips**\n\nStore the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven, you will need to add a splash of water to thin out the sauce as it thickens in the fridge.\n\nI don’t recommend freezing creamy sauces as they change textures to grainy when frozen.\n\n### Nutrition Information\nCalories: 430kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 147mg, Sodium: 546mg, Potassium: 522mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 839IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 144mg, Iron: 1mg\n\nThis website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. 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Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.\n\n![Creamy Lemon Chicken in a stainless steel skillet](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-8.jpg)\n\nQuick chicken dinner recipes always save the day on those busy weeknights, when I have little time to cook and still need to get dinner ready on the table.\n\nOn busy nights, I usually go for something that’s quick and easy that my whole family can enjoy. These [Baked Chicken Tacos](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/baked-chicken-tacos\/) are an absolute favorite and a lifesaver recipe! I’ve also been making this [Chicken Scampi](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/chicken-scampi\/) quite a lot, it’s an Olive Garden copycat recipe and it’s always requested by the kids.\n\nBut sometimes all I’m craving is chicken and creamy sauce, and I’ve been alternating between 2 recipes. This Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe and the incredible [Marry Me Chicken](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/marry-me-chicken\/). If you haven’t heard of this dish yet, you need to check it out ASAP. It’s creamy, quick, flavorful, and there are sundried tomatoes in it! Plus, the name is quite cute, don’t you think? 😉\n\n## The Ingredients\nAll you need to make this chicken dinner is a handful of ingredients, and 25 minutes! Here’s what you’ll need to make it:\n\n![Creamy Lemon Chicken ingredients](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-Ingredients.jpg)\n\n*Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.*\n\n- Chicken cutlets are just thin cuts of chicken breast, you might be able to find them at the grocery store. If not, you can butterfly them at home (I do!) just slice a chicken breast in half lengthwise to make 2 cutlets from each half chicken breast. Boneless skinless chicken thighs can also be used here.\n- I strongly recommend dredging the chicken in flour before frying, as that will give you that lovely crispy crust and create lots of flavor for your sauce.\n## How to Make Creamy Lemon Chicken\n![How to make Lemon Chicken](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-Steps-1.jpg)\n\n1. Dredge the chicken in flour, and shake off any excess.\n2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and melt the butter, then brown the chicken (4-5 minutes per side) or until golden brown and cooked through.\n3. Remove the chicken onto a plate, cover, and set aside.\n4. To make the lemon garlic cream sauce, melt more butter, and saute garlic for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with chicken stock, and scrape off any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.\n5. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese, let it simmer on low-medium heat until the sauce is creamy and nice. Season the sauce with salt, and pepper.\n6. Put the chicken back in, garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley.\n## What to Serve it With?\n- My favorite way to serve Creamy Lemon Chicken is over pasta. It’s a match made in heaven, chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta! 😍 This [garlic butter pasta](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/garlic-butter-pasta\/) is so good, but if you double the sauce then plain pasta works great.\n- You can also serve it over [mashed potatoes](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/whole30-mashed-potatoes\/), [rice](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/instant-pot-basmati-rice\/), or with crusty bread.\n- For a low-carb meal, serve it with butternut squash or zucchini noodles, or cauliflower rice.\n\n![Lemon Chicken in a skillet, and a serving spoon](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-13.jpg)\n\n## Recipe Tips\n- If you choose to use whole chicken breasts, the meat will be quite thick so you’ll need to finish the dish off in the oven to make sure that the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat.\n- If you’re using cutlets, and there are parts where the meat is too thick, use a meat tenderizer and pound the chicken so it cooks evenly and quickly.\n- I don’t recommend using half and half (single cream in the UK), as the sauce will turn out runny.\n- I recommend buying a block of parmesan cheese and grating it at home. I found that store-bought parmesan cheese doesn’t have much flavor, and doesn’t dissolve well in sauces.\n- To add more flavor, consider adding some capers and lemon zest. This will turn out similar to my [chicken piccata](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/chicken-piccata\/) but creamier! You can also try this with salmon instead of chicken.\n## Storing Tips\nStore the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven, you will need to add a splash of water to thin out the sauce as it thickens in the fridge.\n\nI don’t recommend freezing creamy sauces as they change textures to grainy when frozen.\n\n![Spooning creamy lemon sauce over chicken](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-17.jpg)\n\n## Recommended Tools\n- I love this stainless steel pan. It’s a great pan and I use it all the time, plenty of surface area, cooks and browns the chicken very evenly and I love the helper handle.\n- Kitchen tongs, I use for browning chicken, flipping food, etc. A kitchen essential for sure.\n- A silicone spatula, I use this spatula for cooking all the time. It doesn’t damage my pots and pans, and it’s heat resistant so you can safely use it for cooking.\n\n![creamy lemon chicken served over pasta](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-18.jpg)\n\n## More Easy Chicken Dinners\n- [Teriyaki chicken stir fry](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/teriyaki-chicken-stir-fry\/)\n- [Chicken scampi](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/chicken-scampi\/) (Olive Garden copycat recipe)\n- [Chicken fajita casserole](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/chicken-fajita-casserole\/)\n- [Garlic butter chicken tenders](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/chicken-tenders\/)\n- [Marry Me chicken](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/marry-me-chicken\/)\n\n**Did you make this?** Be sure to [leave a review below](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/creamy-lemon-chicken\/#respond) and tag me on [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/littlesunnykitchen\/), [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/littlesunnykitchen\/), or [Pinterest](https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/lilsunnykitchen\/_created\/)\\!\n\n**One-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner** **ready in just 25 minutes** from start to finish! **Perfect for busy week-nights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb.** Golden crispy chicken smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce, serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.\n\n–\\+ servings\n\n**One-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner** **ready in just 25 minutes** from start to finish! **Perfect for busy week-nights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb.** Golden crispy chicken smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce, serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.\n\n- ▢\n  3 large  (600 g) **chicken breasts** boneless and skinless, sliced into thin cutlets\n- ▢\n  ½ teaspoon   **salt**\n- ▢\n  ¼ teaspoon   [**ground black pepper**](https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-42796156)\n- ▢\n  6 tablespoons  (45 g) [**all-purpose flour**](https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-43363726)\n- ▢\n  2 tablespoons  (30 ml) **olive oil**\n- ▢\n  2 tablespoons  (28 g) **unsalted butter** divided\n- ▢\n  3 cloves   **garlic** minced\n- ▢\n  1 cup  (240 ml) **chicken stock** or chicken broth\n- ▢\n  1 cup  (240 ml) **heavy cream**\n- ▢\n  4 teaspoons  (20 ml) **fresh lemon juice**\n- ▢\n  ½ cup  (43 g) parmesan cheese grated\n\n#### To serve\n- ▢\n  **cooked pasta**\n- ▢\n  **parsley** chopped\n- ▢\n  **fresh lemon slices**\n\n- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess.\n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-2-750x422.jpg)\n- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon of butter on medium heat. Swirl pan to coat with oil and butter evenly. Add the chicken cutlets to the pan.\n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-3-750x422.jpg)\n- Brown the chicken (do not overcrowd and work in batches if needed) for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer onto a plate, cover, and set aside.\n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-4-750x422.jpg)\n- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, and saute the garlic for a minute or until it's fragrant. Add the chicken stock, and deglaze the pan scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.\n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-1-2-750x422.jpg)\n- Adjust the heat to medium-low, and add the heavy cream, lemon juice, and the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Allow the sauce to gently simmer for a couple of minutes.\n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-2-2-750x422.jpg)\n- Season with salt and pepper to your taste, then put the chicken back in the sauce and the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves and serve warm over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.\n  ![](https:\/\/littlesunnykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-3-2-750x422.jpg)\n\n- If you choose to use whole chicken breasts, the meat will be quite thick so you’ll need to finish the dish off in the oven to make sure that the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat.\n- If you’re using cutlets, and there are parts where the meat is too thick, use a meat tenderizer and pound the chicken so it cooks evenly and quickly.\n- Do not use single\/light cream as that won’t thicken the sauce enough.\n- I recommend buying a block of parmesan cheese and grating it at home. I found that store-bought parmesan cheese doesn’t have much flavor, and doesn’t dissolve well in sauces.\n\n**Storing Tips**\n\nStore the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven, you will need to add a splash of water to thin out the sauce as it thickens in the fridge.\n\nI don’t recommend freezing creamy sauces as they change textures to grainy when frozen.\n\nCalories: 430kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 147mg, Sodium: 546mg, Potassium: 522mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 839IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 144mg, Iron: 1mg\n\nThis website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. 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Boilerpipe Text	One-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb. Golden crispy and tender chicken cutlets are smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice. Quick chicken dinner recipes always save the day on those busy weeknights, when I have little time to cook and still need to get dinner ready on the table. On busy nights, I usually go for something that’s quick and easy that my whole family can enjoy. These Baked Chicken Tacos are an absolute favorite and a lifesaver recipe! I’ve also been making this Chicken Scampi quite a lot, it’s an Olive Garden copycat recipe and it’s always requested by the kids. But sometimes all I’m craving is chicken and creamy sauce, and I’ve been alternating between 2 recipes. This Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe and the incredible Marry Me Chicken . If you haven’t heard of this dish yet, you need to check it out ASAP. It’s creamy, quick, flavorful, and there are sundried tomatoes in it! Plus, the name is quite cute, don’t you think? 😉 The Ingredients All you need to make this chicken dinner is a handful of ingredients, and 25 minutes! Here’s what you’ll need to make it: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken cutlets are just thin cuts of chicken breast, you might be able to find them at the grocery store. If not, you can butterfly them at home (I do!) just slice a chicken breast in half lengthwise to make 2 cutlets from each half chicken breast. Boneless skinless chicken thighs can also be used here. I strongly recommend dredging the chicken in flour before frying, as that will give you that lovely crispy crust and create lots of flavor for your sauce. How to Make Creamy Lemon Chicken Dredge the chicken in flour, and shake off any excess. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and melt the butter, then brown the chicken (4-5 minutes per side) or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken onto a plate, cover, and set aside. To make the lemon garlic cream sauce, melt more butter, and saute garlic for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with chicken stock, and scrape off any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese, let it simmer on low-medium heat until the sauce is creamy and nice. Season the sauce with salt, and pepper. Put the chicken back in, garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley. What to Serve it With? My favorite way to serve Creamy Lemon Chicken is over pasta. It’s a match made in heaven, chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta! 😍 This garlic butter pasta is so good, but if you double the sauce then plain pasta works great. You can also serve it over mashed potatoes , rice , or with crusty bread. For a low-carb meal, serve it with butternut squash or zucchini noodles, or cauliflower rice. Recipe Tips If you choose to use whole chicken breasts, the meat will be quite thick so you’ll need to finish the dish off in the oven to make sure that the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat. If you’re using cutlets, and there are parts where the meat is too thick, use a meat tenderizer and pound the chicken so it cooks evenly and quickly. I don’t recommend using half and half (single cream in the UK), as the sauce will turn out runny. I recommend buying a block of parmesan cheese and grating it at home. I found that store-bought parmesan cheese doesn’t have much flavor, and doesn’t dissolve well in sauces. To add more flavor, consider adding some capers and lemon zest. This will turn out similar to my chicken piccata but creamier! You can also try this with salmon instead of chicken. Storing Tips Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven, you will need to add a splash of water to thin out the sauce as it thickens in the fridge. I don’t recommend freezing creamy sauces as they change textures to grainy when frozen. Recommended Tools I love this stainless steel pan. It’s a great pan and I use it all the time, plenty of surface area, cooks and browns the chicken very evenly and I love the helper handle. Kitchen tongs, I use for browning chicken, flipping food, etc. A kitchen essential for sure. A silicone spatula, I use this spatula for cooking all the time. It doesn’t damage my pots and pans, and it’s heat resistant so you can safely use it for cooking. More Easy Chicken Dinners Teriyaki chicken stir fry Chicken scampi (Olive Garden copycat recipe) Chicken fajita casserole Garlic butter chicken tenders Marry Me chicken Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me on Facebook , Instagram , or Pinterest ! One-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish! Perfect for busy week-nights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb. Golden crispy chicken smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce, serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice. – + servings One-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish! Perfect for busy week-nights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb. Golden crispy chicken smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce, serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice. ▢ 3 large ( 600 g ) chicken breasts boneless and skinless, sliced into thin cutlets ▢ ½ teaspoon salt ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ▢ 6 tablespoons ( 45 g ) all-purpose flour ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 30 ml ) olive oil ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 28 g ) unsalted butter divided ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced ▢ 1 cup ( 240 ml ) chicken stock or chicken broth ▢ 1 cup ( 240 ml ) heavy cream ▢ 4 teaspoons ( 20 ml ) fresh lemon juice ▢ ½ cup ( 43 g ) parmesan cheese grated To serve ▢ cooked pasta ▢ parsley chopped ▢ fresh lemon slices Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon of butter on medium heat. Swirl pan to coat with oil and butter evenly. Add the chicken cutlets to the pan. Brown the chicken (do not overcrowd and work in batches if needed) for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer onto a plate, cover, and set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, and saute the garlic for a minute or until it's fragrant. Add the chicken stock, and deglaze the pan scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Adjust the heat to medium-low, and add the heavy cream, lemon juice, and the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Allow the sauce to gently simmer for a couple of minutes. Season with salt and pepper to your taste, then put the chicken back in the sauce and the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves and serve warm over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. If you choose to use whole chicken breasts, the meat will be quite thick so you’ll need to finish the dish off in the oven to make sure that the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat. If you’re using cutlets, and there are parts where the meat is too thick, use a meat tenderizer and pound the chicken so it cooks evenly and quickly. Do not use single/light cream as that won’t thicken the sauce enough. I recommend buying a block of parmesan cheese and grating it at home. I found that store-bought parmesan cheese doesn’t have much flavor, and doesn’t dissolve well in sauces. Storing Tips Store the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven, you will need to add a splash of water to thin out the sauce as it thickens in the fridge. I don’t recommend freezing creamy sauces as they change textures to grainy when frozen. Calories: 430 kcal , Carbohydrates: 10 g , Protein: 30 g , Fat: 30 g , Saturated Fat: 15 g , Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g , Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g , Trans Fat: 1 g , Cholesterol: 147 mg , Sodium: 546 mg , Potassium: 522 mg , Fiber: 1 g , Sugar: 1 g , Vitamin A: 839 IU , Vitamin C: 3 mg , Calcium: 144 mg , Iron: 1 mg This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators. © Little Sunny Kitchen Reader Interactions
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These [Baked Chicken Tacos](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/baked-chicken-tacos/) are an absolute favorite and a lifesaver recipe! I’ve also been making this [Chicken Scampi](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/chicken-scampi/) quite a lot, it’s an Olive Garden copycat recipe and it’s always requested by the kids. But sometimes all I’m craving is chicken and creamy sauce, and I’ve been alternating between 2 recipes. This Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe and the incredible [Marry Me Chicken](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/marry-me-chicken/). If you haven’t heard of this dish yet, you need to check it out ASAP. It’s creamy, quick, flavorful, and there are sundried tomatoes in it! Plus, the name is quite cute, don’t you think? 😉 ## The Ingredients All you need to make this chicken dinner is a handful of ingredients, and 25 minutes! Here’s what you’ll need to make it: ![Creamy Lemon Chicken ingredients](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-Ingredients.jpg) ![Creamy Lemon Chicken ingredients](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-Ingredients.jpg) Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. - Chicken cutlets are just thin cuts of chicken breast, you might be able to find them at the grocery store. If not, you can butterfly them at home (I do!) just slice a chicken breast in half lengthwise to make 2 cutlets from each half chicken breast. Boneless skinless chicken thighs can also be used here. - I strongly recommend dredging the chicken in flour before frying, as that will give you that lovely crispy crust and create lots of flavor for your sauce. ## How to Make Creamy Lemon Chicken ![How to make Lemon Chicken](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-Steps-1.jpg) ![How to make Lemon Chicken](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-Steps-1.jpg) 1. Dredge the chicken in flour, and shake off any excess. 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and melt the butter, then brown the chicken (4-5 minutes per side) or until golden brown and cooked through. 3. Remove the chicken onto a plate, cover, and set aside. 4. To make the lemon garlic cream sauce, melt more butter, and saute garlic for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with chicken stock, and scrape off any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. 5. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese, let it simmer on low-medium heat until the sauce is creamy and nice. Season the sauce with salt, and pepper. 6. Put the chicken back in, garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley. ## What to Serve it With? - My favorite way to serve Creamy Lemon Chicken is over pasta. It’s a match made in heaven, chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta! 😍 This [garlic butter pasta](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/garlic-butter-pasta/) is so good, but if you double the sauce then plain pasta works great. - You can also serve it over [mashed potatoes](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/whole30-mashed-potatoes/), [rice](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/instant-pot-basmati-rice/), or with crusty bread. - For a low-carb meal, serve it with butternut squash or zucchini noodles, or cauliflower rice. ![Lemon Chicken in a skillet, and a serving spoon](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-13.jpg) ![Lemon Chicken in a skillet, and a serving spoon](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-13.jpg) ## Recipe Tips - If you choose to use whole chicken breasts, the meat will be quite thick so you’ll need to finish the dish off in the oven to make sure that the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat. - If you’re using cutlets, and there are parts where the meat is too thick, use a meat tenderizer and pound the chicken so it cooks evenly and quickly. - I don’t recommend using half and half (single cream in the UK), as the sauce will turn out runny. - I recommend buying a block of parmesan cheese and grating it at home. I found that store-bought parmesan cheese doesn’t have much flavor, and doesn’t dissolve well in sauces. - To add more flavor, consider adding some capers and lemon zest. This will turn out similar to my [chicken piccata](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/chicken-piccata/) but creamier! You can also try this with salmon instead of chicken. ## Storing Tips Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven, you will need to add a splash of water to thin out the sauce as it thickens in the fridge. I don’t recommend freezing creamy sauces as they change textures to grainy when frozen. ![Spooning creamy lemon sauce over chicken](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-17.jpg) ![Spooning creamy lemon sauce over chicken](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-17.jpg) ## Recommended Tools - I love this stainless steel pan. It’s a great pan and I use it all the time, plenty of surface area, cooks and browns the chicken very evenly and I love the helper handle. - Kitchen tongs, I use for browning chicken, flipping food, etc. A kitchen essential for sure. - A silicone spatula, I use this spatula for cooking all the time. It doesn’t damage my pots and pans, and it’s heat resistant so you can safely use it for cooking. ![creamy lemon chicken served over pasta](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-18.jpg) ![creamy lemon chicken served over pasta](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-18.jpg) ## More Easy Chicken Dinners - [Teriyaki chicken stir fry](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/teriyaki-chicken-stir-fry/) - [Chicken scampi](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/chicken-scampi/) (Olive Garden copycat recipe) - [Chicken fajita casserole](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/chicken-fajita-casserole/) - [Garlic butter chicken tenders](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/chicken-tenders/) - [Marry Me chicken](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/marry-me-chicken/) Did you make this? 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Perfect for busy week-nights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb. Golden crispy chicken smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce, serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice. – \+ servings One-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish! Perfect for busy week-nights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb. Golden crispy chicken smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce, serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice. ### Recipe Video ### Equipment - [Skillet](https://go.shopmy.us/p-29891739) ### Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x 3x - ▢ 3 large (600 g) chicken breasts boneless and skinless, sliced into thin cutlets - ▢ ½ teaspoon salt - ▢ ¼ teaspoon [ground black pepper](https://go.shopmy.us/p-42796156) - ▢ 6 tablespoons (45 g) [all-purpose flour](https://go.shopmy.us/p-43363726) - ▢ 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil - ▢ 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter divided - ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced - ▢ 1 cup (240 ml) chicken stock or chicken broth - ▢ 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream - ▢ 4 teaspoons (20 ml) fresh lemon juice - ▢ ½ cup (43 g) parmesan cheese grated #### To serve - ▢ cooked pasta - ▢ parsley chopped - ▢ fresh lemon slices ### Instructions - Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess. ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-2-750x422.jpg) ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-2-750x422.jpg) - In a large skillet, heat olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon of butter on medium heat. Swirl pan to coat with oil and butter evenly. Add the chicken cutlets to the pan. ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-3-750x422.jpg) ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-3-750x422.jpg) - Brown the chicken (do not overcrowd and work in batches if needed) for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer onto a plate, cover, and set aside. ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-4-750x422.jpg) ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-4-750x422.jpg) - Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, and saute the garlic for a minute or until it's fragrant. Add the chicken stock, and deglaze the pan scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-1-2-750x422.jpg) ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-1-2-750x422.jpg) - Adjust the heat to medium-low, and add the heavy cream, lemon juice, and the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Allow the sauce to gently simmer for a couple of minutes. ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-2-2-750x422.jpg) ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-2-2-750x422.jpg) - Season with salt and pepper to your taste, then put the chicken back in the sauce and the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves and serve warm over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-3-2-750x422.jpg) ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-3-2-750x422.jpg) ### Notes: - If you choose to use whole chicken breasts, the meat will be quite thick so you’ll need to finish the dish off in the oven to make sure that the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat. - If you’re using cutlets, and there are parts where the meat is too thick, use a meat tenderizer and pound the chicken so it cooks evenly and quickly. - Do not use single/light cream as that won’t thicken the sauce enough. - I recommend buying a block of parmesan cheese and grating it at home. I found that store-bought parmesan cheese doesn’t have much flavor, and doesn’t dissolve well in sauces. Storing Tips Store the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven, you will need to add a splash of water to thin out the sauce as it thickens in the fridge. I don’t recommend freezing creamy sauces as they change textures to grainy when frozen. ### Nutrition Information Calories: 430kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 147mg, Sodium: 546mg, Potassium: 522mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 839IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 144mg, Iron: 1mg This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators. © Little Sunny Kitchen Did You Make This?I love to see what you made! 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Readable Markdown	One-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb. Golden crispy and tender chicken cutlets are smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice. ![Creamy Lemon Chicken in a stainless steel skillet](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-8.jpg) Quick chicken dinner recipes always save the day on those busy weeknights, when I have little time to cook and still need to get dinner ready on the table. On busy nights, I usually go for something that’s quick and easy that my whole family can enjoy. These [Baked Chicken Tacos](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/baked-chicken-tacos/) are an absolute favorite and a lifesaver recipe! I’ve also been making this [Chicken Scampi](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/chicken-scampi/) quite a lot, it’s an Olive Garden copycat recipe and it’s always requested by the kids. But sometimes all I’m craving is chicken and creamy sauce, and I’ve been alternating between 2 recipes. This Creamy Lemon Chicken recipe and the incredible [Marry Me Chicken](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/marry-me-chicken/). If you haven’t heard of this dish yet, you need to check it out ASAP. It’s creamy, quick, flavorful, and there are sundried tomatoes in it! Plus, the name is quite cute, don’t you think? 😉 ## The Ingredients All you need to make this chicken dinner is a handful of ingredients, and 25 minutes! Here’s what you’ll need to make it: ![Creamy Lemon Chicken ingredients](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-Ingredients.jpg) Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. - Chicken cutlets are just thin cuts of chicken breast, you might be able to find them at the grocery store. If not, you can butterfly them at home (I do!) just slice a chicken breast in half lengthwise to make 2 cutlets from each half chicken breast. Boneless skinless chicken thighs can also be used here. - I strongly recommend dredging the chicken in flour before frying, as that will give you that lovely crispy crust and create lots of flavor for your sauce. ## How to Make Creamy Lemon Chicken ![How to make Lemon Chicken](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-Steps-1.jpg) 1. Dredge the chicken in flour, and shake off any excess. 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and melt the butter, then brown the chicken (4-5 minutes per side) or until golden brown and cooked through. 3. Remove the chicken onto a plate, cover, and set aside. 4. To make the lemon garlic cream sauce, melt more butter, and saute garlic for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with chicken stock, and scrape off any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. 5. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese, let it simmer on low-medium heat until the sauce is creamy and nice. Season the sauce with salt, and pepper. 6. Put the chicken back in, garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley. ## What to Serve it With? - My favorite way to serve Creamy Lemon Chicken is over pasta. It’s a match made in heaven, chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta! 😍 This [garlic butter pasta](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/garlic-butter-pasta/) is so good, but if you double the sauce then plain pasta works great. - You can also serve it over [mashed potatoes](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/whole30-mashed-potatoes/), [rice](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/instant-pot-basmati-rice/), or with crusty bread. - For a low-carb meal, serve it with butternut squash or zucchini noodles, or cauliflower rice. ![Lemon Chicken in a skillet, and a serving spoon](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-13.jpg) ## Recipe Tips - If you choose to use whole chicken breasts, the meat will be quite thick so you’ll need to finish the dish off in the oven to make sure that the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat. - If you’re using cutlets, and there are parts where the meat is too thick, use a meat tenderizer and pound the chicken so it cooks evenly and quickly. - I don’t recommend using half and half (single cream in the UK), as the sauce will turn out runny. - I recommend buying a block of parmesan cheese and grating it at home. I found that store-bought parmesan cheese doesn’t have much flavor, and doesn’t dissolve well in sauces. - To add more flavor, consider adding some capers and lemon zest. This will turn out similar to my [chicken piccata](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/chicken-piccata/) but creamier! You can also try this with salmon instead of chicken. ## Storing Tips Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven, you will need to add a splash of water to thin out the sauce as it thickens in the fridge. I don’t recommend freezing creamy sauces as they change textures to grainy when frozen. ![Spooning creamy lemon sauce over chicken](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-17.jpg) ## Recommended Tools - I love this stainless steel pan. It’s a great pan and I use it all the time, plenty of surface area, cooks and browns the chicken very evenly and I love the helper handle. - Kitchen tongs, I use for browning chicken, flipping food, etc. A kitchen essential for sure. - A silicone spatula, I use this spatula for cooking all the time. It doesn’t damage my pots and pans, and it’s heat resistant so you can safely use it for cooking. ![creamy lemon chicken served over pasta](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-18.jpg) ## More Easy Chicken Dinners - [Teriyaki chicken stir fry](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/teriyaki-chicken-stir-fry/) - [Chicken scampi](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/chicken-scampi/) (Olive Garden copycat recipe) - [Chicken fajita casserole](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/chicken-fajita-casserole/) - [Garlic butter chicken tenders](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/chicken-tenders/) - [Marry Me chicken](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/marry-me-chicken/) Did you make this? 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Golden crispy chicken smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce, serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice. - ▢ 3 large (600 g) chicken breasts boneless and skinless, sliced into thin cutlets - ▢ ½ teaspoon salt - ▢ ¼ teaspoon [ground black pepper](https://go.shopmy.us/p-42796156) - ▢ 6 tablespoons (45 g) [all-purpose flour](https://go.shopmy.us/p-43363726) - ▢ 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil - ▢ 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter divided - ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced - ▢ 1 cup (240 ml) chicken stock or chicken broth - ▢ 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream - ▢ 4 teaspoons (20 ml) fresh lemon juice - ▢ ½ cup (43 g) parmesan cheese grated #### To serve - ▢ cooked pasta - ▢ parsley chopped - ▢ fresh lemon slices - Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess. ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-2-750x422.jpg) - In a large skillet, heat olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon of butter on medium heat. Swirl pan to coat with oil and butter evenly. Add the chicken cutlets to the pan. ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-3-750x422.jpg) - Brown the chicken (do not overcrowd and work in batches if needed) for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer onto a plate, cover, and set aside. ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-4-750x422.jpg) - Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, and saute the garlic for a minute or until it's fragrant. Add the chicken stock, and deglaze the pan scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-1-2-750x422.jpg) - Adjust the heat to medium-low, and add the heavy cream, lemon juice, and the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Allow the sauce to gently simmer for a couple of minutes. ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-2-2-750x422.jpg) - Season with salt and pepper to your taste, then put the chicken back in the sauce and the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves and serve warm over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. ![](https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/Creamy-Lemon-Chicken-3-2-750x422.jpg) - If you choose to use whole chicken breasts, the meat will be quite thick so you’ll need to finish the dish off in the oven to make sure that the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat. - If you’re using cutlets, and there are parts where the meat is too thick, use a meat tenderizer and pound the chicken so it cooks evenly and quickly. - Do not use single/light cream as that won’t thicken the sauce enough. - I recommend buying a block of parmesan cheese and grating it at home. I found that store-bought parmesan cheese doesn’t have much flavor, and doesn’t dissolve well in sauces. Storing Tips Store the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven, you will need to add a splash of water to thin out the sauce as it thickens in the fridge. I don’t recommend freezing creamy sauces as they change textures to grainy when frozen. Calories: 430kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 147mg, Sodium: 546mg, Potassium: 522mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 839IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 144mg, Iron: 1mg This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators. © Little Sunny Kitchen ## Reader Interactions
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