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Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken

Name: Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (around 1.5 lbs total); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) chicken broth (I recommend reduced sodium); 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice (about 2 medium lemons); 1 Tablespoon lemon zest; 1/3 cup finely chopped onion (1/3of a medium onion); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 and 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1.5 teaspoons dried); 1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream, at room temperature; 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature; optional for garnish: lemon slices and fresh thyme

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

40m

This Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken is a delectable and easy dish to make. Tender chicken breasts are seared and then simmered in a rich, lemony, and thyme-infused cream sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion. Serve with your favorite side dish for a complete meal.

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (around 1.5 lbs total)

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) chicken broth (I recommend reduced sodium)

1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice (about 2 medium lemons)

1 Tablespoon lemon zest

1/3 cup finely chopped onion (1/3of a medium onion)

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 and 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1.5 teaspoons dried)

1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream, at room temperature

3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature

optional for garnish: lemon slices and fresh thyme

Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken

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Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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