🍋🍗 One-Pan Creamy Lemon Chicken

✨ An elegant yet easy meal that combines juicy chicken with a rich, creamy lemon sauce — ready in just 30 minutes! ✨

If you’re looking for a quick and impressive weeknight dinner, this Creamy Lemon Chicken is the perfect choice. Golden-seared chicken breasts are simmered in a velvety garlic and lemon cream sauce, paired with fresh green beans for a complete and flavor-packed meal.

⏱️ Recipe Information

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 20 minutes

⏳ Total Time: 30 minutes

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Serves: 4

🛒 Ingredients

🍗 For the Chicken

* 4 medium chicken breasts

* 2 tbsp olive oil

* Salt and black pepper, to taste

* 1 tsp garlic powder

* 1 tsp paprika

🍋 For the Creamy Lemon Sauce

* 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄

* 1 cup cooking cream

* 1 cup chicken stock

* Juice of 1 large lemon 🍋

* Zest of 1 lemon

* ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀

* 1 tbsp butter

🌿 For the Vegetables

* 250 g fresh green beans

* 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)

👨‍🍳 Method

1️⃣ Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

2️⃣ Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown.

3️⃣ Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Add the butter and garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 1 minute.

4️⃣ Pour in the chicken stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a gentle simmer.

5️⃣ Add the cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.

6️⃣ Return the chicken to the skillet and add the green beans and spinach.

7️⃣ Simmer gently for 8–10 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.

8️⃣ Serve hot with rice, potatoes, or fresh crusty bread.

🍽️ Tips for Success

✔️ Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.

✔️ Avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.

✔️ Add mushrooms or broccoli for extra variety. 🥦🍄

✔️ Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for a beautiful finish. 🌿

😍 The Result

Tender golden chicken coated in a luscious creamy lemon sauce, paired with fresh vegetables for a perfectly balanced meal. A quick and elegant recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your dinner table.