Description
Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken with Crispy Zucchini Delight is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly marries tender chicken breasts with a rich, velvety lemon butter sauce, enhanced by the crunch of crispy zucchini. This easy-to-make recipe delivers an unforgettable flavor experience ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet; add heavy cream, soy sauce, lemon juice, and remaining butter; stir until smooth.
- Add sliced zucchini to the sauce; cook for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, then transfer everything to the oven for 10 minutes.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet and Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Lemon Chicken, Zucchini Dish