Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet

Name: Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan (divided); 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 garlic cloves (minced or grated); 2 ½ cups baby spinach; 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); ½ cup chicken stock; ¾ cup heavy cream; ¼ cup dry white wine; Juice of half a lemon; 1 lemon (sliced into rounds); ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ cup sliced fresh basil (for garnish)

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With flavorful ingredients and only 45 minutes, you can have this Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet that is bursting with flavor on your table in no time!

A CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE

Skillet meals are one of my favorite types of meals to make. I love making meals all in one pan. This Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet is full of lemon flavor that is contrasted by different seasonings and vegetables. It is a great dinner meal that you can make any night of the week. With easy ingredients, you will find yourself putting this recipe at the top of your menu! If you are looking for something that has a burst of flavor in each and every bite, you have to try this Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet recipe!

Close up overhead of finished Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet in skillet garnished with basil.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Can I use another cut of chicken?

We like to use chicken breasts for this but you can use boneless skinless chicken thighs as well.

I can’t find cherry tomatoes, what can I use?

Grape tomatoes will be a good substitute for the cherry tomatoes if you cannot find them.

Do I have to use spinach?

I love the addition of spinach to this but you can also use kale or just totally omit it.

What can I serve this with this Creamy Lemon Chicken?

You can serve this with a variety of things such as salad, rice, pasta, greens, potatoes, roasted vegetables, etc.

How do I store leftovers?

This can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container where it will keep for up to 4 days. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

Pinterest image overhead of finished Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet in pan.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

boneless skinless chicken breasts
all-purpose flour
freshly grated parmesan
lemon zest
extra-virgin olive oil
butter
garlic
baby spinach
cherry tomatoes
chicken stock
heavy cream
dry white wine
lemon juice
lemon
kosher salt
pepper
fresh basil, for garnish

Ingredients needed: boneless skinless chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, freshly grated parmesan, lemon zest, extra-virgin olive oil, butter, garlic cloves, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, chicken stock, heavy cream, dry white wine, lemon juice, lemon, kosher salt, pepper and basil.

HOW TO MAKE A CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN SKILLET:

In a large bowl combine the flour, ⅓ cup parmesan and lemon zest.

Dredge the chicken in the mixture on both sides.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet and add the chicken. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side to sear and then place chicken on a plate covered with foil to rest.

Add butter to the skillet and melt. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Toss in the spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice and white wine to cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the greens are wilted and tomatoes are warmed through.

Butter melted in skillet with pinach, tomatoes, lemon juice and white wine added.

Pour in the chicken stock, cream, leftover parmesan, lemon rounds, salt and pepper and cook for another 3 minutes on simmer.

Chicken stock, cream, leftover parmesan, lemon rounds, salt and pepper added to skillet.

Return the chicken to the pan and cook for another 6-7 minutes, spooning the sauce over the top occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.