Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken: An Indulgent Zucchini Delight
Experience the delightful combination of creamy lemon butter sauce and crispy zucchini in this mouthwatering chicken dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and add them to the skillet.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add zucchini to the same skillet and sauté until crispy, about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream, lemon juice, and butter, then pour over the chicken.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve immediately with crispy zucchini on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can also add herbs like thyme or parsley for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with zucchini
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken, Zucchini, Chicken Recipes