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Weeknight • Chicken

Creamy Lemon-Dill Chicken

Tender chicken breasts simmered in a bright, creamy lemon-dill sauce for a comforting meal.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Creamy Lemon-Dill Chicken

If you're looking for a chicken dish that feels a little fancy but is truly simple to make, you've found it! This Creamy Lemon-Dill Chicken delivers big on flavor with its vibrant lemon and fresh dill notes, all wrapped up in a luscious sauce. It's perfect for a weeknight but special enough for company.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into thin cutlets
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Reduce heat to medium. Pour chicken broth into the skillet, deglazing the pan by scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Bring to a simmer.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

  4. Step 4

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Stir in fresh dill. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat through. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges, if desired.

Tips

  • If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried dill, but fresh really makes this dish sing!
  • Serve this chicken with a side of rice pilaf, mashed potatoes, or your favorite roasted vegetables.
  • For extra flavor, you can briefly sear the chicken first, then finish cooking it in the sauce.

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