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creamy lemon butter chicken & zucchini

Juicy chicken breasts simmered in a rich lemon butter cream sauce with tender zucchini, all made in one pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 zucchini sliced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season chicken and sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken and sauté garlic in butter.
  3. Add broth, cream, lemon zest and juice; simmer.
  4. Stir in Parmesan and zucchini; cook until tender.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and simmer briefly before serving.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.