Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken: Indulgent Recipe with Crispy Zucchini
A delightful recipe that combines creamy lemon butter chicken with crispy zucchini for an indulgent meal experience.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 zucchinis, sliced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add lemon zest and juice, then stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until cooked through.
- In another pan, sauté zucchini until crispy.
- Serve the chicken topped with sauce and crispy zucchini, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in lemon juice for an hour before cooking.
- Feel free to add herbs like thyme or parsley for more depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and zucchini
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken, crispy zucchini, indulgent recipe