Family Friendly Lemon Garlic Chicken in a Skillet

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Try this easy lemon garlic chicken recipe for a creamy and tasty dinner that is ready to eat in less than 30 minutes. A one-skillet meal you'll want to enjoy often!

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Ingredients

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied into 4 pcs
½ teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 small shallot, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup whole milk or half-and-half, warmed
1 medium lemon, juiced

Instructions

On a flat surface, butterfly the two chicken breasts into 4 thinner pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil and heat it up. Place the chicken breasts in the hot pan and cook, without moving them, for 4 minutes on the first side, then once golden and seared, flip them over and continue cooking for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken breasts’ internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove from pan onto a plate.
To the same pan, add the butter and melt it, using the back of a spatula to grease the entire surface. Add the chopped shallot and sauté, for 2 minutes, until it’s translucent and golden. Add the garlic, and stir to cook the garlic for about 30 seconds.
Add the chicken broth and milk or half and half to the pan, bringing it to a simmer while stirring the tidbits from the bottom of the pan. Add the thyme, stir to combine.
Add the cooked chicken back into the pan, squeeze the lemon juice into the pan, and mix to combine the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover it with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes.

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