Behold, a one pan creamy lemon butter chicken recipe that will melt in your mouth! You have a tender and juicy chicken that is smothered in a creamy lemon butter sauce that you will want to drizzle on any and everything on your dinner plate. An effortless one-pot dish that is so flavorful the whole family will love it.
Chicken is a wonderful protein that is so versatile, that is why I reach for it all the time. I pair this lemon butter chicken with either a side of cauliflower rice, pasta, roasted veggies, or even a side of mashed potatoes. It really works with so many side dishes, and the sauce is great spooned over any side dish.
More Easy Chicken Dinner Ideas
- Slow Cooker Chicken Queso Soup
- Sheet Pan Parmesan Chicken and Vegetables
- Crockpot Chicken and Rice Casserole
Easy Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe
Now, I reached for a boneless skinless chicken breast for this recipe. You are welcome to swap out for say chicken thighs, drumsticks, or something else. Just make sure you adjust the cook time to ensure the chicken is cooked all the way through. You can always invest in a meat thermometer to test it with each cut of chicken.
I also recommend using a cast iron skillet
. I love the way it cooks, but also you can go from stovetop to oven, and that is what is needed for this recipe. If you don’t have a cast iron, use a skillet that can be used in the oven as well. That way once it is done cooking on the stove, you can leave it in the same pan and transfer to the oven!
This is such a simple dish to make. Great for serving your family or a crowd, no matter who you choose to serve, they will walk away full and satisfied.
Ingredients For Lemon Butter Chicken
- 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 ½ lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- ½ Stick of Butter
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 Cup, Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- ½ tsp. Salt
- ½ tsp. Pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
- ½ Cup Shredded or Grated Parmesan Cheese (I Like to use Fresh)
- Fresh Cracked Black Pepper for Garnish
How To Make Lemon Butter Chicken
- In a Large Cast Iron Skillet add your Olive Oil and Grill the Chicken Breasts on Medium High Heat for about 3-4 Minutes on each side.
- Remove Chicken Breast from Pan and set aside.
- Add in Butter, Garlic, Chicken Broth, Paprika, Salt and Pepper and Lemon Juice into the Pan and stir over Medium Heat until bubbly then reduce heat and simmer 4-5 Minutes.
- Add in Heavy Cream & Parmesan Cheese and stir frequently until well mixed.
- Add Chicken back into the Pan and coat with Sauce
- Cover and Place in the Oven at 400 Degrees for 20-25 Minutes.
- Serve Hot alone or over Cooked Rice or Noodles.
add your Olive Oil and Grill the Chicken Breasts on Medium High Heat for about 3-4 Minutes on each side.
One Pan Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 ½ lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- ½ Stick of Butter
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 Cup, Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- ½ tsp. Salt
- ½ tsp. Pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
- ½ Cup Shredded or Grated Parmesan Cheese (I Like to use Fresh)
- Fresh Cracked Black Pepper for Garnish
Instructions
- In a Large Cast Iron Skillet add your Olive Oil and Grill the Chicken Breasts on Medium High Heat for about 3-4 Minutes on each side.
- Remove Chicken Breast from Pan and set aside.
- Add in Butter, Garlic, Chicken Broth, Paprika, Salt and Pepper and Lemon Juice into the Pan and stir over Medium Heat until bubbly then reduce heat and simmer 4-5 Minutes.
- Add in Heavy Cream & Parmesan Cheese and stir frequently until well mixed.
- Add Chicken back into the Pan and coat with Sauce
- Cover and Place in the Oven at 400 Degrees for 20-25 Minutes.
- Serve Hot alone or over Cooked Rice or Noodles.
add your Olive Oil and Grill the Chicken Breasts on Medium High Heat for about 3-4 Minutes on each side. 
As you can see this recipe is really pretty simple to make. With a few ingredients and a little time, you have one savory weeknight dinner waiting for you.
