Name: Creamy Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/2 teaspoon pepper -; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) -; 1/4 cup butter -; 1 cup chicken broth -; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided -; 3 tablespoons lemon juice -; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms -

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Cooking:

10 min.

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Ingredients for - Creamy Lemon Chicken

1. 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided -

2. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

3. 1/2 teaspoon pepper -

4. 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) -

5. 1/4 cup butter -

6. 1 cup chicken broth -

7. 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided -

8. 3 tablespoons lemon juice -

9. 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms -

How to cook deliciously - Creamy Lemon Chicken

1. Stage

In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper. Dip chicken breasts in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess.

2. Stage

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Cook chicken in batches until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken, reserving drippings in pan.

3. Stage

Add broth to skillet; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup cream, lemon juice and mushrooms; cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes.

4. Stage

In a small bowl, mix the remaining flour and cream until smooth; stir into sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add chicken; heat through.