Description

This yummy chicken can be on your table in about 30 minutes and only uses one skillet. It is full of lemon, garlic and creamy flavors. Serve it with mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles to take advantage of the creamy sauce.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 c. chicken broth
• 2 T. lemon juice
• 1 1/2 T. minced garlic
• ½ t. red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 T. olive oil
• ⅓ c. finely diced shallots or red onions
• 2 t. salted butter
• ¼ c. heavy cream
• 2 T. chopped parsley or basil

Steps

1. Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Pound down the chicken into ½ inch thickness with a meat mallet. Sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken.
2. In a small bowl, combine broth, lemon juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
3. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat oven to 375 degrees.