Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken in a rich creamy lemon sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or serving guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper, then add to the pan.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for a minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest, stirring to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it thicken for a couple of minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan, coating it in the creamy sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry for better browning. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. Avoid boiling the cream to keep it smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg