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Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken

A delicious and creamy chicken dish with a hint of lemon and thyme.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 teaspoon Fresh Thyme chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and thyme. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with extra thyme if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 600mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Creamy, Lemon, Thyme
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