Creamy Lemon Chicken

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Creamy Lemon Chicken

Joan
Adapted From The Cozy Cook
Serves 4
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chicken
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thick. If breasts are thick, use two and cut in half to make 4 thin breasts
  • Lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup dry white wine like chardonnay or pinot grigio
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cup half and half at room temperature
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 3 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon cold salted butter. optional

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken in a gallon freezer bag (or in between saran wrap) and use the textured side of a meat mallet to pound it to ½ inch thick.
  • Season with lemon pepper seasoning. You may also season with salt if desired.
  • Combine the flour, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder, on a large plate. Set aside.
  • Pat the chicken dry and dredge each side in the flour mixture. Tap off excess.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side, until a golden crust has developed. Set aside and leave brown remnants in the pan.
  • Add the wine and garlic. Set heat to medium. Bubble gently for about 4 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by half. Use a silicone spatula to “clean” any remaining brown flecks on the pan while the wine reduces and incorporate it into the liquid for more flavor.
  • Add the chicken broth, chicken bouillon, and mustard powder. Bring to a gentle boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes or so, to thicken and concentrate the flavor. Reduce heat to low.
  • Add the half and half slowly, stirring continuously.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and slowly sprinkle in the 1 remaining 3/4 cup of Parmesan, stirring continuously, until combined. Add the chicken back and let the chicken warm through.
  • Optional: Swirl in 1 Tbsp. cold butter to give the sauce a smooth, velvety finish

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