Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken
01 -
2 large chicken breasts (or 4 small), sliced horizontally
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt to taste
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Pepper to taste
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½ teaspoon paprika (optional for color)
→ For the Sauce
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3 tablespoons butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup chicken broth
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¾ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, adds richness)
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Zest of 1 large lemon
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Juice of 1 large lemon
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½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Fresh parsley for garnish
→ For the Rice
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1½ cups long-grain white rice
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3 cups water or chicken broth
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1 tablespoon butter
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Salt to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
In a saucepan, bring water (or broth), butter, and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, and Italian seasoning. Let sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Return chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce. Simmer 2 more minutes.
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Serve chicken and creamy sauce over fluffy rice. Garnish with parsley and extra lemon zest.
# Notes:
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Optional add-ins: spinach or steamed broccoli for extra greens, red pepper flakes for heat, or swap rice for pasta or mashed potatoes.