Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• chicken breasts, thinly sliced — 4 pcs
• lemon pepper seasoning
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• smoked paprika
• neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
• butter — 60 g
• garlic, minced
• all-purpose flour — 30 g
• chicken broth — 480 ml
• heavy cream — 240 ml
• freshly grated Parmesan — 25 g
• lemon — 1 pcs
• fresh parsley

Steps

1. Season the four thinly sliced chicken breasts on both sides with lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
2. Heat a drizzle of neutral oil and a little butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken 3–4 minutes per side until browned (it does not need to be fully cooked through), then remove the chicken to a plate.
3. Add the 60 g butter to the pan and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
4. Sprinkle in the 30 g of flour and stir into the garlic and pan juices for about 1 minute; add a little of the original seasonings to taste.
5. Slowly pour in the 480 ml chicken broth and 240 ml heavy cream, stirring constantly over low heat until the sauce thickens, a few minutes.
6. Stir in the 25 g grated Parmesan and the juice of the lemon, mixing until smooth and combined.
7. Return the chicken to the skillet, place a lemon slice on top of each piece, cover, and simmer on low for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.