Description
Lemon Cream Chicken and Rice offers a flavorful and easy dinner solution. This recipe combines creamy lemon sauce with tender chicken and fluffy rice, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Bring to a simmer and then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Let the sauce thicken slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in parsley.
- Serve chicken and sauce over cooked rice.
Notes
- Adjust lemon juice to your taste preference.
- Add vegetables like spinach or asparagus for a more complete meal.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer for a longer time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American