Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast
A deep and rich yet light, bright and pungent chicken recipe with bold flavors and juices that escape every inch as you chew.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 1/2 - 2 pound boneless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
- ¾ teaspoon seasoning or more (I used creole seasoning)
- ½ medium onion (diced )
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder)
- ¼ cup tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon thyme or (,Italian seasoning )
- 1/4 cup milk
- ¼ cup cream ((heavy or whipping cream))
- ½ -1 cup broth or water
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 -1 Lemon Freshly squeezed Juice
- Lemon slices or wedges , to serve
Instructions
- 1
Rinse chicken breast, season with seasoned creole seasoning and salt.
- 2
Set aside in a large sauce pan or large skillet. Heat oil over medium heat, until hot, and then add the chicken, brown about 3-5 minutes on each side to ensure even brownness .
- 3
Remove chicken and set aside.
- 4
Drain oil and leave about 2 tablespoons.
- 5
Add onions, followed by minced garlic. Stir for about 5 minutes, then add cream, milk, tomato sauce, paprika, white pepper, thyme, parsley, ½ cup broth, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- 6
Bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Then add chicken. Adjust sauce thickness and seasonings with water or broth, salt according to preference.
- 8
Simmer for a minute or 3-5 minutes .If you have thick cuts of chicken you might have to cook it longer , until chicken is fully cooked . Add lemon slices if desired ,Remove from heat and serve warm.