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Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken (Low Carb) - Tasty

Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken (Low Carb)

This recipe provides a rich, bright, and satisfying low-carb meal. The lemon adds freshness that keeps the richness from feeling heavy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the chicken in butter in a skillet until golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  • In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
  • Add the heavy cream and lemon juice to the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the sauce. Continue to cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is tender throughout.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

This dish is suitable for low-carb diets. By Grace Williams, contributor at Recipes by Betty.
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