Delicious Chicken Breasts in Lemon Cream Sauce
Delicious Chicken Breasts in Lemon Cream Sauce
recipe
A simple and flavorful recipe that combines chicken and the refreshing taste of lemon. Perfect for a weekday dinner! Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts - 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. 2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and cook them in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they are cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
3. In the same skillet, add the crushed garlic and sauté for a moment.
4. Add the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet. Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for a few minutes until it slightly thickens.
5. Stir in the chopped parsley into the sauce and mix well.
6. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and warm them in the sauce for a moment.
7. Serve immediately, for example with rice or potatoes.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 320 kcal - Protein: 30 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
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