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    Low Carb Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe

    BY: Kimberly Grabinski PUBLISHED: 1 Oct, '17 UPDATED: 30 May, '21 Leave a Comment

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    5 from 1 vote

    Lemon and chicken go together like peas and carrots. It's a match made in heaven. When these two flavors are mixed together, magic happens. Add a cream sauce and wow! I have been seeing a lot of one skillet lemon chicken recipes on Pinterest lately and I knew that I had to make a low carb version for myself.

    This rich and tart low carb creamy lemon chicken recipe is made in one skillet and is a delicious weekday keto dinner for busy schedules.

    Looks amazing right? I have some quick prep photos for you, then keep reading to get the recipe.

    This rich and tart low carb creamy lemon chicken recipe is made in one skillet and is a delicious weekday keto dinner for busy schedules.

    You can use any kind of oven-proof skillet for this recipe. I prefer Lodge cast iron. Made in the USA and no potentially dangerous toxins leaching into your food.

    Plus cast iron will last forever with a little bit of attention given to proper care.

    This rich and tart low carb creamy lemon chicken recipe is made in one skillet and is a delicious weekday keto dinner for busy schedules.
    This rich and tart low carb creamy lemon chicken recipe is made in one skillet and is a delicious weekday keto dinner for busy schedules.
    This rich and tart low carb creamy lemon chicken recipe is made in one skillet and is a delicious weekday keto dinner for busy schedules.

    You can use your favorite healthy oil to cook the chicken instead of butter but I have discovered that chicken (and steak) seared in butter has a far better flavor. It's just a trickier process to keep the butter from burning. If you can manage it, it's delicious!

    This rich and tart low carb creamy lemon chicken recipe is made in one skillet and is a delicious weekday keto dinner for busy schedules.

    I read somewhere that at least ⅓ of your plate should be vegetables. I prefer to have half of my plate filled with veggies and green beans are a personal favorite but you could serve this with steamed broccoli or whatever your favorite vegetable may be.

    Low Carb Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe

    This rich and tart low carb creamy lemon chicken recipe is made in one skillet and is a delicious weekday keto dinner for busy schedules.

    Enjoy and don't forget to check out our other low carb recipes.

    This rich and tart low carb creamy lemon chicken recipe is made in one skillet and is a delicious weekday keto dinner for busy schedules.

    Low Carb Creamy Lemon Chicken

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 478kcal
    Author: Kim Grabinski
    5 from 1 vote
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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 boneless - skinless, chicken breasts
    • ½ tablespoon paprika - or to taste
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
    • Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
    • 4 oz cream cheese

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 F.
    • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
    • Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the chicken and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
    • Melt remaining tablespoon of butter in the skillet, then add garlic and stir for 1 minute before adding the chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and thyme.
    • Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Add in the cream cheese and simmer until the sauce has slightly thickened.
    • Continue to cook the sauce about 5-7 minutes so the sauce becomes thicker. You don't want the sauce to be too runny!
    • Once your sauce is to the desired thickness, return the chicken to the skillet.
    • Place in the oven and cook for about 15-20 minutes until it reaches 165F
    • Serve with extra sauce.

    Notes

    Note: nutrition information provided is approximate and may vary. Please calculate your own individual ingredients.


    Serving: 1breast | Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 36g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
    Information shown is an estimate and is for information only. 730 Sage Street is not responsible for the factual accuracy of any nutrition information, calculations or claims.
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