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Weeknight • Chicken

Creamy Lemon Dill Chicken Skillet

Tender chicken breasts in a bright, creamy lemon-dill sauce, perfect for a speedy protein-packed dinner.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Creamy Lemon Dill Chicken Skillet

Get ready for a burst of fresh flavor with this Creamy Lemon Dill Chicken Skillet! It’s a beautifully simple dish that brings together succulent chicken and a rich, tangy sauce in one pan. Minimal effort, maximum deliciousness – that’s our kind of weeknight win!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into 1/2-inch thick cutlets
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 1/2 tbsp)
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley or extra dill, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Season both sides of the chicken cutlets generously with salt and black pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Continue to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in the fresh dill and Parmesan cheese (if using).

  5. Step 5

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, turning to coat it in the creamy sauce. Let it warm through for about 1 minute.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or extra dill. This is delicious with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

Tips

  • To make sure your chicken cooks evenly, pound the cutlets to an even thickness before cooking.
  • If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried dill, but fresh really brightens the flavor.
  • Want an extra creamy sauce? Stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese along with the heavy cream.
  • Serve over a bed of fluffy white rice or alongside some crusty bread to soak up all that delicious sauce.

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