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Lemon Chicken in Dill Cream Sauce Recipe

Lemon Chicken in Dill Cream Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Alvarez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Stovetop

Description

Tender and flavorful Lemon Chicken in Dill Cream Sauce is a delightful dish that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the richness of a creamy dill sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a special dinner or a cozy family meal.


Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 46 chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder

Creamy Dill Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream or half & half plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and basil. In a large oven-safe skillet, melt butter with oil and honey. Brown chicken on both sides for 2-3 minutes each. Remove chicken and sauté butter and garlic, then add chicken broth, cream, lemon juice. Stir for 2-3 minutes.

  3. Bake: Return chicken to the pan and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Spoon sauce over chicken, sprinkle with dill and cracked black pepper before serving.


Notes

  • If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, start in a regular pan and transfer to a baking dish for baking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 323 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 266 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 128 mg