Description
This Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe is a flavorful and creamy stovetop dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a savory lemon pepper sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Freshly cracked pepper (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season them evenly with 2 teaspoons of lemon pepper seasoning. Dredge each chicken breast lightly in ¼ cup of flour.
- Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden-brown. Remove the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for a minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups chicken broth along with ½ cup dry white wine and 1 chicken bouillon cube until smooth. Stir in 3 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 tablespoon honey, ½ teaspoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon each of mustard powder, parsley, and oregano. Cook the sauce for about 5 to 7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with freshly cracked pepper. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and let everything simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Plate the chicken breasts, spoon extra sauce on top, and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve immediately with sides like pasta, vegetables, or garlic bread.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with potatoes, pasta, vegetables, garlic bread, or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
