Description

One Skillet Lemon Dijon Chicken is a bright, comforting dinner made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a silky lemon Dijon sauce with garlic, broth, cream, and a touch of honey. It comes together in one pan, making it perfect for busy nights when you want something flavorful, cozy, and easy to serve with rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic minced

1 cup low sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup heavy cream

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

4 lemon slices

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer it to a plate.

3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

5. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey until the sauce is smooth.

6. Return the chicken to the skillet along with any juices from the plate. Add the lemon slices and spoon some sauce over the top.

7. Simmer over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened.

8. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm with your favorite side dish.

Notes

Use evenly sized chicken breasts so they cook at the same rate and stay juicy.

Fresh lemon juice gives the sauce the cleanest, brightest flavor.

Let the sauce simmer gently rather than boiling hard so the cream stays smooth.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 385
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 640 mg
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 41 g
Cholesterol: 128 mg

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