Best Creamy Garlic Lemon Chicken Recipes

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CREAMY GARLIC-LEMON CHICKEN



Creamy Garlic-Lemon Chicken image

I needed an easy way to prepare my family's favorite meal, lemon chicken, and this recipe is it! My entire family loves this rich slow-cooker dish, and everyone who eats it asks for the recipe-it's a keeper. I serve the chicken over a bed of rice or couscous and spoon some of the creamy sauce over the top.-Nan Slaughter, Sammamish, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup vegetable broth
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, drained
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker; pour broth mixture over chicken. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken from slow cooker; keep warm. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cooking juices. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cream. Serve chicken and rice with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

CHICKEN TENDERS WITH CREAMY LEMON-GARLIC SAUCE



Chicken Tenders with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Sauce image

This creamy Alfredo-type chicken dish has become a favorite of my family. My daughter requests it constantly served over bow tie pasta. You can also serve it with rice.

Provided by Mark S.

Categories     Meat and Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Tenders Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
5 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
½ cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken stock
½ cup half-and-half
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken tenders in flour mixture until coated.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
  • Pour wine into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add chicken stock and cook until sauce has reduced, about 10 minutes. Add half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice; let reduce for 10 more minutes.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the pan. Add chicken and allow to heat through, about 10 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 518.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN WITH CREAMY GARLIC-LEMON SAUCE



LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN WITH CREAMY GARLIC-LEMON SAUCE image

This is one of our favorite recipes for chicken thighs. It comes together easily and tastes wonderful! The sauce is delicious on pasta. The chicken comes out nice and crispy. It's a great recipe to serve company, too!

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 6 thighs, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 chicken thighs
2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning, divided
1/4 cup flour (use gluten free flour for gluten free version)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon lemon, pepper seasoning
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 green onions, green part only, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
3 lemon slices, for garnish

Steps:

  • Chicken Thighs:.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In zip-top bag, place 2 teaspoons of lemon pepper seasoning with flour and shake to mix thoroughly. Briefly shake thighs, 2 or 3 at a time, till coated.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add chicken thighs skin side down and cook for about 4 minutes until browned. Flip the chicken thighs over and cook for 2 minutes on the other side. Remove from heat. Put chicken thighs skin side up (crispy side up) on a baking sheet and bake at 375 F for about 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked, the juices run clear and the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
  • Creamy Sauce:.
  • In the mean time, while the chicken is baking, make the sauce: Wipe the skillet you used for cooking the chicken thighs. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter to skillet. Add minced garlic and cook, constantly stirring, for about 30 seconds. Add chicken stock and 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning to the skillet and bring to light boil. Add heavy cream and bring back to boil. Add shredded cheese and stir until melted. Reduce heat to simmer and keep stirring until the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir inches Top the sauce with chopped green onions (chop up only green portion of green onions and don't use white portion). Keep the sauce covered.
  • The chicken should be cooked by now. Check it for doneness and if chicken is completely cooked through, add it to the skillet on top of the sauce and on top of green onions. Top with chopped parsley and decorate with a few slices of lemon.

CREAMY LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, coconut oil, chicken broth, greek yogurt, lemon, garlic cloves, oregano, spinach, salt, pepper

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup greek yogurt
½ lemon, juiced
3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons oregano
6 oz spinach
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat.
  • Liberally season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper before transferring to the hot skillet.
  • Sear the chicken 2-3 minutes per side, just until it develops a golden-brown color.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Allow the pan to cool slightly before heating the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
  • Toss in the garlic and sautée until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, yogurt, lemon juice, and oregano and stir until the mixture is smooth.
  • Let the mixture reduce for a few minutes until it has thickened.
  • Pour in the spinach and sprinkle over another pinch of salt. Let the greens wilt down, stirring occasionally.
  • Place the chicken breasts back into the pan and transfer the pan to the oven.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Serve chicken on a bed of the wilted spinach and top with a drizzle of the creamy sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 50 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH CREAMY LEMON GARLIC PASTA RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by juliedee29

Number Of Ingredients 14

Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta:
22 Chicken Breasts, sliced in half
6Tablespoons6 Tablespoons butter, divided
1/2cup1/2 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
1/2cup1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/4cup1/4 cup flour
8ounce8 ounce pasta of choice, I used thin spaghetti
1/2cup1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2cup1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Juice of one lemon
1teaspoon1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4teaspoon1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish, if desired

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat melt 2 Tablespoons butter. To make the chicken: Melt remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and flour. Dip the chicken in the butter and then coat in the bread crumb mixture and place in skillet. Cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes until the outside is crispy and the chicken is cooked throughout. (It shouldn't take too long because the chicken should be thin). Meanwhile cook the pasta according to package directions and drain. In a medium sized skillet add the heavy whipping cream, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk together and cook over medium high heat until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat and add the pasta to coat in the sauce. Serve the chicken with the pasta and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

BONNIE'S CHICKEN IN A CREAMY LEMON GARLIC SAUCE



BONNIE'S CHICKEN IN A CREAMY LEMON GARLIC SAUCE image

There is so much to like about this recipe. It is so versatile, you can use either thighs or breast meat. You can make it all in one pot. The sauce is a lovely rich lemon garlic sauce. A simple recipe, that goes well with noodles, rice or potatoes. Definitely company worthy. Enjoy!.

Provided by BonniE ! @ReikiHealsTheSoul

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

CHICKEN
6 chicken thighs, skinless, boneless, trimmed of all fat
salt and coarse black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup all purpose flour for dredging
SAUTE
3 more tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves of fresh garlic, smashed
1 cup better than bouillon soup base
SAUCE
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Put on a pot of water to boil for spaghetti noodles. Add a tablespoon of salt to the water.
  • I used organic spaghetti noodles. You can also use rice, or mashed potatoes.
  • We used boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this dish. You can also use boneless breast meat if you like. Add salt and coarse ground pepper to taste before frying. Dredge the chicken in flour and add to the butter in the skillet over medium heat.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to fry chicken. It takes about 5 minutes a side tor until a nice golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a platter and keep it covered and warm. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the pan. Add the garlic and give it a stir in the butter. Add the mushrooms and saute until they are tender. Remove the mushrooms to the platter.
  • Add chicken broth and stir up the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat down to a simmer and let it reduce to about 3/4 cup.
  • Stir in the cream and lemon juice. Cook the mixture over medium heat until it starts to thicken.
  • Add the mushrooms and the white pepper, and salt to taste, if needed.
  • Now, add the chicken and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is of medium thickness. Then serve over spaghetti noodles, egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
  • Here is how it looks
  • Enjoy!

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