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Creamy Lemon-Basil Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A flavorful and creamy chicken dish infused with lemon and fresh basil, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Main

  • 1 pound chicken cutlets
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1.25 cups unsalted chicken broth
  • 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into pieces
  • 1 small lemon, thinly sliced and seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

Instructions 

  • Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter; cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in cream cheese until melted and thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon slices and basil. Return chicken to pan; simmer until sauce thickens, about 4 minutes.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with additional basil before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Basil, chicken, Lemon