Best Chicken With Buttery Lemon Cream Sauce Recipes

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CHICKEN BREASTS IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE



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My family loves chicken, and this is a quick & tasty way to spruce up the everyday bird. We love this over all types of pasta.

Provided by Just Cher

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons butter, divided
12 ounces mushrooms, sliced
6 boneless chicken breasts
all-purpose flour (to dredge)
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tbs butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add mushrooms and saute until tender.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt& pepper, dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  • Melt remaining 3 tbs butter in skillet.
  • Add chicken and saute 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving platter (keep warm).
  • Add broth to skillet, scraping up browned bits.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until reduced to approximately 3/4 cup.
  • Stir in cream and lemon juice.
  • Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in mushrooms, white pepper& salt to taste.
  • Add chicken and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sauce is a medium thick consistency.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.

LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN (CREAMY)



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This creamy lemon butter chicken is an easy and tasty dish that is cooked on the stovetop in one pan. Chicken thighs are cooked in a flavorful lemon and garlic cream sauce for a simple and delicious meal.

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
3 tablespoons salted butter (divided)
3 cloves garlic, minced. (or 1.5 teaspoon garlic paste)
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (plus more for garnish)
5 ounces baby spinach (one bag)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Place chicken thighs in a bowl and add salt and lemon pepper. Toss to combine. Set aside.
  • Heat a medium/large skillet (oven safover medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and allow to melt, making sure the entire base of the skillet is coated.
  • Add the chicken, skin side down, and sear for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and sear other side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Return skillet to the heat and add additional 1 tablespoon butter. Allow to melt, stirring and deglazing the pan.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan, lemon juice, and thyme. Stir to fully combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
  • Allow sauce to thicken for 5 minutes and then stir in spinach leaves.
  • Stir to wilt leaves slightly but not fully.
  • Add chicken back to skillet and bake the entire pan in the oven for 25 minutes or until internal chicken temperature reaches 165F.
  • Serve over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or alone. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh thyme. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 53 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, Cholesterol 226 mg, Sodium 995 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN



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This dish is a snap to prepare but always hits the spot at my house. The creamy sauce with a hint of lemon keeps the chicken moist and delicious. Serve over pasta or rice.

Provided by Jess Staldine

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup salted butter
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 cup half-and-half
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Place in a baking dish.
  • Stir lemon juice and zest into the leftover butter in the pan, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in half-and-half slowly. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth. Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 126.1 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 283.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SIMPLE CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN SAUCE



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This simple sauce is made of cream of chicken soup mixed with lemon juice, garlic, and spices. It tastes great on rice, pasta, chicken, or veggies. Also, add a teaspoon or two of basil or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.

Provided by Jessica Weber

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
½ cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Stir the chicken soup, water, lemon juice, butter, and garlic powder together in a pan and place over medium heat. Cook until hot, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 270.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, flour, butter, olive oil, chicken stock, heavy cream, salt, pepper, lemon, lemon, fresh parsley

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup flour
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ¼ cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 lemon, juiced
1 lemon, sliced
fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • On a cutting board, cut the chicken breasts in half, widthwise.
  • Lay chicken flat and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Gently coat the chicken pieces in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add the butter and oil, swirling together to coat the pan.
  • Place the chicken breasts into the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Flip the chicken and cook the other side, another 3-5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Pour ¼ cup (60 ml) of the chicken stock in the pan and scrape up any bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the rest of the stock and the cream and stir.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and add the lemon juice.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chicken back to the pan and top with sliced lemons.
  • Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  • Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Serve with parsley and extra sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CREAMY LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, paprika, salt, pepper, unsalted butter, garlic, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, lemon, fresh baby spinach, dried thyme, chicken broth

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon paprika
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 lemon, juiced
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  • Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in the skillet. Add garlic, stir until fragrant, then add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, thyme, and stir. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low.
  • Stir in spinach, simmer until spinach has wilted and the sauce has thickened.
  • Return chicken to the skillet. Bake at 400˚F (200˚C) for 25 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 4 grams

LEMON CREAM CHICKEN



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If you want an entree that's quick, easy and elegant, you can't beat this one. The lemon cream sauce is what makes it irresistible. It goes so nicely with the chicken and mushrooms. -Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper. Dip chicken breasts in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Cook chicken in batches until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken, reserving drippings in pan., Add broth to skillet; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup cream, lemon juice and mushrooms; cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes., In a small bowl, mix the remaining flour and cream until smooth; stir into sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SAUTEED CHICKEN IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE



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My sister made this for us when she visited... and YUM! "Rich and easy to make, this dish is elegant enough for company."

Provided by SolightlyUK

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons dry vermouth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup chicken broth, low-salt
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
chopped fresh parsley
lemon wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Using mallet, lightly pound chicken between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/2-inch thickness. Season chicken with salt & pepper.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and saute just until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter; cover with foil and keep warm.
  • Pour butter from skillet. Add vermouth, lemon juice and lemon peel to same skillet; boil 1 minute, scraping up brown bits.
  • Add cream, broth and any juices accumulated from chicken; boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 8 minutes.
  • Mix in 1/4 cup Parmesan. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Pour sauce around chicken. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and parsley. Garnish with lemon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.6, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 143.9, Sodium 405.7, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 29.4

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