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Lemon Dill Chicken with Creamy Sauce

Lemon Dill Chicken with Creamy Sauce
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Lemon Dill Chicken with Creamy Sauce is a quick and easy dinner recipe that combines tender chicken breasts with a fresh, bright lemon and dill flavor, finished with a rich and velvety creamy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for weeknights and special occasions alike, offering a comforting yet elegant meal that pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Herbs & Citrus

  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested

Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

Seasoning

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. This helps achieve a golden sear and infuses the meat with early seasoning, setting the stage for deliciousness.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden crust and are almost cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside to rest; this keeps them juicy!
  3. Create the Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium, then add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits—these bits pack serious flavor. Stir in fresh lemon juice, zest, and heavy cream, letting the sauce simmer gently to thicken.
  4. Add Fresh Dill and Combine: Once the sauce is creamy and slightly thickened, stir in chopped fresh dill. Return the chicken breasts to the pan, spooning the sauce over them, and let everything simmer together for a few minutes to meld the flavors and finish cooking the chicken perfectly.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Plate the chicken with generous spoonfuls of the cream sauce, and garnish with extra dill or lemon slices for a fresh, attractive presentation.

Notes

  • Don’t skip resting the chicken after searing to retain juices and keep the meat tender.
  • Use fresh dill rather than dried for the brightest flavor in the sauce.
  • Adjust sauce thickness by adding more chicken broth for a lighter sauce or more cream for extra richness.
  • Warm your plates before serving to keep the sauce from cooling too quickly.
  • Be sure to deglaze the pan thoroughly to incorporate all flavorful browned bits into the sauce.

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