Description
This Creamy Lemon-Dill Skillet Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, tangy lemon-dill cream sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Add shallot to the skillet and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour over the shallot mixture and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in cream, dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional dill or lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Pairs well with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
- Use fresh dill for best flavor, but dried dill can be substituted (use 2 teaspoons).
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 246 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 104 mg
