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Creamy Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe with Easy Spring Vegetables

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A fresh and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy lemon herb sauce with crisp spring vegetables like asparagus and peas. Perfect for a quick, satisfying spring dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Zest and juice of 1 large lemon (about 2 tablespoons juice)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 small shallot, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth (120 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Optional: sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Remove chicken and keep warm.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add diced shallots and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  4. Add asparagus and peas, sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Let broth reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  7. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped tarragon, thyme, and parsley. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Return chicken breasts to the skillet, nestle into sauce and vegetables. Cover and warm together for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Serve chicken topped with creamy lemon herb sauce and spring vegetables. Garnish with extra fresh herbs or Parmesan if desired.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen. If too thin, simmer longer uncovered. Do not rush searing chicken for best flavor. Use fresh herbs at the end to preserve aroma. Rest chicken after searing to keep moist. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and butter with olive oil.

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