Description
A delightful dish combining the zesty flavor of lemon with aromatic basil in a creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (60 ml, freshly squeezed)
- 1 lemon (zested for garnish)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the skillet to deglaze. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and chopped basil, simmering for another 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it, and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Plate the chicken, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with basil and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- Use coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs for a juicier texture.
- Ensure chicken broth is gluten-free for a gluten-free version.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Basil Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Italian Cuisine, Family Dinner