Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken
Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken is lemony, buttery, and friendly on the budget. Get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes with this easy recipe!
Servings: 4
Calories: 334kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless chicken tenders
- ½ tsp. garlic salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- ¼ cup green onions sliced
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup half & half
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a skillet and set heat on medium.
- Sprinkle chicken tenders with garlic salt & pepper.
- Pan fry the chicken until brown on both sides, (about 10 minutes), turning frequently. Remove from skillet and turn down heat.
- Add butter to skillet with green onions and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour into skillet and stir for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and cook until thickened.
- Pour in half and half and stir until thickened.
- Add parsley, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until incorporated.
- Garnish dish with sliced lemons and sprinkle with more parsley.
Notes
- Serve dish over brown rice, wide egg noodles, or mashed potatoes.
- Fresh parsley can be substituted for dried parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg