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Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Overhead view of a skillet of Creamy Lemon-Basil Chicken recipe

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4

Active Time:20 mins

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Total Time:

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Overhead view of the ingredients for Creamy Lemon-Basil Chicken recipe in various bowls and plates

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1poundchicken cutlets (4 cutlets)½teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper2tablespoonsunsalted butter, divided2teaspoonsminced garlic1 ¼cupsunsalted chicken broth3ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese, cut into pieces1smalllemon, thinly sliced and seeds removed2tablespoonschopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

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Ingredients

1poundchicken cutlets (4 cutlets)

½teaspoonsalt

½teaspoonground pepper

2tablespoonsunsalted butter, divided

2teaspoonsminced garlic

1 ¼cupsunsalted chicken broth

3ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese, cut into pieces

1smalllemon, thinly sliced and seeds removed

2tablespoonschopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

DirectionsSprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until bubbling. Add the chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth BlackburnReturn the pan to medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and swirl to coat. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cream cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until melted and thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon slices and basil. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan; simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 4 minutes.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth BlackburnOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2023

Directions

Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until bubbling. Add the chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth BlackburnReturn the pan to medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and swirl to coat. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cream cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until melted and thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon slices and basil. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan; simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 4 minutes.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until bubbling. Add the chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.

Overhead view of Creamy Lemon-Basil Chicken recipe cooking in a skillet

Return the pan to medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and swirl to coat. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cream cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until melted and thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon slices and basil. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan; simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 4 minutes.

Overhead view of chicken and sauce from Creamy Lemon-Basil Chicken recipe cooking in a skillet

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)236Calories12gFat2gCarbs29gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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