Best 8 Chicken With Buttery Lemon Cream Sauce Recipes

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Chicken with buttery lemon cream sauce is a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the tender chicken. Buttery lemon cream sauce goes well with rice, pasta, or vegetables, making it a versatile dish that can be dressed up or down. This article will provide you with the best recipe for chicken with buttery lemon cream sauce, ensuring that you can enjoy this dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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CHICKEN BREASTS IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE



Chicken Breasts in Lemon Cream Sauce image

My family loves chicken, and this is a quick & tasty way to spruce up the everyday bird. We love this over all types of pasta.

Provided by Just Cher

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons butter, divided
12 ounces mushrooms, sliced
6 boneless chicken breasts
all-purpose flour (to dredge)
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tbs butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add mushrooms and saute until tender.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt& pepper, dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  • Melt remaining 3 tbs butter in skillet.
  • Add chicken and saute 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving platter (keep warm).
  • Add broth to skillet, scraping up browned bits.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until reduced to approximately 3/4 cup.
  • Stir in cream and lemon juice.
  • Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in mushrooms, white pepper& salt to taste.
  • Add chicken and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sauce is a medium thick consistency.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.

LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN (CREAMY)



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This creamy lemon butter chicken is an easy and tasty dish that is cooked on the stovetop in one pan. Chicken thighs are cooked in a flavorful lemon and garlic cream sauce for a simple and delicious meal.

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
3 tablespoons salted butter (divided)
3 cloves garlic, minced. (or 1.5 teaspoon garlic paste)
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (plus more for garnish)
5 ounces baby spinach (one bag)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Place chicken thighs in a bowl and add salt and lemon pepper. Toss to combine. Set aside.
  • Heat a medium/large skillet (oven safover medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and allow to melt, making sure the entire base of the skillet is coated.
  • Add the chicken, skin side down, and sear for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and sear other side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Return skillet to the heat and add additional 1 tablespoon butter. Allow to melt, stirring and deglazing the pan.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan, lemon juice, and thyme. Stir to fully combine. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
  • Allow sauce to thicken for 5 minutes and then stir in spinach leaves.
  • Stir to wilt leaves slightly but not fully.
  • Add chicken back to skillet and bake the entire pan in the oven for 25 minutes or until internal chicken temperature reaches 165F.
  • Serve over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or alone. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh thyme. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 53 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, Cholesterol 226 mg, Sodium 995 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SIMPLE CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN SAUCE



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This simple sauce is made of cream of chicken soup mixed with lemon juice, garlic, and spices. It tastes great on rice, pasta, chicken, or veggies. Also, add a teaspoon or two of basil or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.

Provided by Jessica Weber

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
½ cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Stir the chicken soup, water, lemon juice, butter, and garlic powder together in a pan and place over medium heat. Cook until hot, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 270.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

EASY CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN



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This dish is a snap to prepare but always hits the spot at my house. The creamy sauce with a hint of lemon keeps the chicken moist and delicious. Serve over pasta or rice.

Provided by Jess Staldine

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup salted butter
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 cup half-and-half
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Place in a baking dish.
  • Stir lemon juice and zest into the leftover butter in the pan, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in half-and-half slowly. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth. Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 126.1 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 283.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CREAMY LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, paprika, salt, pepper, unsalted butter, garlic, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, lemon, fresh baby spinach, dried thyme, chicken broth

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon paprika
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 lemon, juiced
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  • Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in the skillet. Add garlic, stir until fragrant, then add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, thyme, and stir. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low.
  • Stir in spinach, simmer until spinach has wilted and the sauce has thickened.
  • Return chicken to the skillet. Bake at 400˚F (200˚C) for 25 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 4 grams

LEMON CREAM CHICKEN



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If you want an entree that's quick, easy and elegant, you can't beat this one. The lemon cream sauce is what makes it irresistible. It goes so nicely with the chicken and mushrooms. -Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper. Dip chicken breasts in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Cook chicken in batches until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken, reserving drippings in pan., Add broth to skillet; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup cream, lemon juice and mushrooms; cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes., In a small bowl, mix the remaining flour and cream until smooth; stir into sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE



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I love the smell of chicken roasting in the oven. It makes me think of holidays and family gatherings! Plus I can put it in the oven and concentrate on other things for a while....just enjoying the smell! Don't use a fryer...roasting chickens are a bit larger and have a higher fat content, making them more flavorful.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 lbs roasting chickens
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup mixed fresh basil, oregano, and thyme sprigs (mix depending on the spices you flavor...I like basil more!)
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon orange rind, grated
1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh not bottled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup whipping cream (I have substituted fat free half and half at times with success, although not quite as thick a sauce)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Remove the giblets and neck and rinse the chicken with cold water; pat dry. Sprinkle the cavity with salt and pepper. Place a mixture of the fresh herbs in the cavity. Tie the ends of the legs together with string. Lift the wingtips up and over the back, and tuck under the bird.
  • Place the chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Insert a meat thermometer into a meaty portion of the thigh, making sure it doesn't touch bone.
  • Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees for 2 hours or until the thermometer registers 180 degrees. Remove the chicken from the roasting pan, discarding the drippings.
  • About 15 minutes before the chicken is done, start your lemon cream sauce. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sherry and the next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Gradually stir in the whipping cream; cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Cut the chicken into serving pieces, and return to the roasting pan. Pour the lemon Cream Sauce over the chicken; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Broil 5 1/2 inches from the heat (with an electric door partially open) 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese melts. Serve immediately.

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, flour, butter, olive oil, chicken stock, heavy cream, salt, pepper, lemon, lemon, fresh parsley

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup flour
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ¼ cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 lemon, juiced
1 lemon, sliced
fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • On a cutting board, cut the chicken breasts in half, widthwise.
  • Lay chicken flat and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Gently coat the chicken pieces in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add the butter and oil, swirling together to coat the pan.
  • Place the chicken breasts into the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Flip the chicken and cook the other side, another 3-5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Pour ¼ cup (60 ml) of the chicken stock in the pan and scrape up any bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the rest of the stock and the cream and stir.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and add the lemon juice.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chicken back to the pan and top with sliced lemons.
  • Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  • Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Serve with parsley and extra sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • When choosing chicken breasts, look for ones that are plump and evenly colored. Avoid any chicken breasts that have bruises or discoloration.
  • To ensure that the chicken breasts cook evenly, pound them to an even thickness. This will also help to reduce the cooking time.
  • If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts.
  • To make the buttery lemon cream sauce, use a good quality butter and freshly squeezed lemon juice. The butter should be cold and cut into small pieces.
  • To prevent the sauce from curdling, add the cream slowly and whisk constantly.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Serve the chicken with the buttery lemon cream sauce over rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This chicken with buttery lemon cream sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. Serve it over rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal that the whole family will love.

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