LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN by jakewidmann

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LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN

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20 min

Quick, easy, healthy, and delicious lemon pepper chicken recipe that can be cooked in one pan. Perfect for a family meal and a weeknight dinner. Perfect atop some rice or mashed potatoes!

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Ingredients

2 lb chicken breasts

2 cups cooked rice

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 whole lemons

1 cup heavy cream or milk

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Combine juice from one whole lemon, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 2

Add chicken to bowl, mix until fully coated. Cover and place in fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Heat pan to medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides—6-7 minutes each side. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 4

Deglaze pan with juice from remaining lemon. Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly until heated through. Add in Parmesan cheese and a pinch or two of pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and combined with cream.

Step 5

Slide chicken, lay atop a bed of rice, pour lemon pepper sauce on top.

Step 6

Serve, devour, ENJOY!

Step 7

Celebrate that you have a new delicious, quick, and easy meal to add to your rotation!

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