Tender chicken simmered in a silky lemon-garlic cream sauce with fresh basil. Perfect over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of sauce.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

Salt & black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp unsalted butter

For the Sauce:

3 cloves garlic, minced

Juice of 1 large lemon + zest of 1/2 lemon

1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)

1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus more for garnish)

Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

How to Make

Prep the Chicken