Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken
January 4, 2026 • 0 comments
This lemon garlic chicken is a bright, comforting weeknight meal that comes together quickly with simple ingredients. Tender chicken is pan-seared until golden, then finished in a fresh lemon garlic sauce that’s both savory and light. It’s the kind of recipe that feels special but is easy enough for busy families, pairing well with roasted vegetables, rice, or a simple salad.
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- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- (2) Breast - Boneless/Skinless, Chicken
- (to taste) Salt
- (to taste) Pepper
- (1/2 tsp) Garlic Powder
- (1/2 tsp) Onion Powder
- (1/2 tsp) Dried Oregano
- (2 tbsp) Olive Oil
- (1 tbsp) Butter
- (4 cloves, minced) Garlic
- (3/4 cup) Heavy Cream
- (1/4 cup) Milk
- (Zest of 1/2 & 1 tbsp juice) Lemon
- (For garnish) Parsley
Directions
Sear the chicken in a hot skillet with olive oil until it’s golden and cooked through.
In the same pan, make a quick sauce with minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, a touch of butter, and a splash of cream or milk.
Let this bright, creamy sauce come together and spoon it over the chicken right before serving.
