Description

This Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe features tender, seared chicken breasts cooked in a rich and creamy lemon pepper sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavorful dish combines the zest of lemon pepper seasoning with a luscious garlic cream sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
Salt, to taste
½ tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, divided

Sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
⅔ cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
½ tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning

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Instructions

Sear Chicken: Season the chicken cutlets with salt and lemon pepper seasoning. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Make Sauce: Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and all-purpose flour. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute while stirring constantly to create a roux.
Simmer and Thicken: Gradually pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream while whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth. Add the remaining lemon pepper seasoning and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Return Chicken and Finish Cooking: Place the chicken back into the skillet along with any juices that have accumulated. Simmer for 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F and the sauce has thickened. Adjust heat as necessary to keep a gentle simmer.
Serve: Taste the sauce and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately, spooning the creamy lemon pepper sauce over the chicken.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with lemon pepper seasoning and a little olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
Use heavy cream for a richer sauce, or substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version.
If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth or water to adjust consistency.
Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes to complete the meal.