Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe | Dinner Under 20 Minutes

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth maintains flavor without alcohol

Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Season both sides of each chicken with salt and pepper.

In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, add crushed garlic and cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Add heavy cream, lemon zest, salt to taste and pepper to taste.

Return the chicken to the skillet and cook until the sauce has thickened.

Turn the heat off and stir in chopped herbs.

Serve!

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