Creamy Lemon Garlic Boneless Chicken Breast

Name: Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 - 2 pound boneless chicken breast; 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil; ¾ teaspoon seasoning or more (I used creole seasoning); ½ medium onion (diced ); 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder); ¼ cup tomato puree; 1 teaspoon thyme or (,Italian seasoning ); 1/4 cup milk; ¼ cup cream ((heavy or whipping cream)); ½ -1 cup broth or water; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper; 1-2 tablespoons chopped parsley; Salt to taste; 1/2 -1 Lemon Freshly squeezed Juice; Lemon slices or wedges , to serve

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Author: Imma Published:8/09/2017Updated:3/31/2021

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Creamy Lemon Garlic Boneless Chicken Breast – Easy, spicy and loaded with flavor. A tasty weeknight meal that only takes 30 minutes to make. There is nothing like a home cooked meal. The thing is, who has the time? This is especially the case for those who enjoy intensely flavored food. Although bold, the complex flavors featured in this type of cuisine often need time to develop. Fortunately, that isn’t the case with this delectable chicken recipe. In fact, it takes about 30 minutes so you definitely want to try this after a busy day at work. Most hear “quick chicken recipes” and think something along the lines of pan cooked chicken with dry seasonings or one involving a grill pan but this one features a rich, creamy sauce reminiscent of something you would have cooking low and slow for hours.

Once you take a bite, you notice that this Creamy Lemon Garlic Boneless Chicken Breast is cooked perfectly. It is firm yet tender and juices escape every inch as you chew. Next up is the sauce. Aside from the richness, it has this pungent note of garlic that commands the attention of your taste buds but does not overwhelm.

Garlic releases oils when cooked and those oils infuse nicely into this sauce. Then the lemon comes in. Garlic with the sweet, tart and very bright flavor of lemon greatly enhances any sauce and this one is no different. It’s deep and rich yet light, bright and pungent. For the best results, focus on using quality ingredients. Try organic chicken (if you have not already done so), buy quality garlic, and the freshest lemons you can get your hands on. It is very important to make the right selections with simple recipes like this.

This Creamy chicken pairs well with rice, pasta and most vegetables but the choice is yours 🙂

Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 21mg7%

Sodium -13mg-1%

Potassium 107mg3%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 695IU14%

Vitamin C 3.7mg4%

Calcium 30mg3%

Iron 1.4mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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