Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken and Potatoes Skillet is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken and creamy Yukon Gold potatoes in a luscious lemon-infused sauce. This one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of creaminess and zest, making it an unforgettable meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the garlic and dicing the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and diced potatoes to the skillet, stirring until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a gentle simmer while scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, allowing the mixture to bubble gently for about 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 160mg