Creamy Lemon Basil Chicken Skillet
Creamy lemon basil chicken skillet is a delicious and comforting dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 chicken breast sliced in half
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tsp flour
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil roughly chopped, plus more for serving
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken stock
- ¼ cup half & half
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet and add olive oil. Add the chicken breast and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes each side. Remove the chicken to a clean plate.
- To the same skillet, add onion. Sauté until softened, about five minutes. Add garlic and sauté for one minute.
- Add the flour and stir to incorporate. Stir in the fresh basil.
- Add the chicken stock and stir until everything is combined. Add the half & half and simmer until slightly thickened; approximately 10 minutes. After five minutes, add the chicken back to the skillet. You can leave the chicken breast halves as is or slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Add lemon juice lemon zest, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with additional chopped basil. Serve immediately over pasta.