Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts

Lemon garlic chicken made in the skillet is a quick and easy weeknight dinner; serve over pasta.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 131 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• cooking spray
• 0.75 cup chicken broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Lightly spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over low heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in skillet with garlic; cook over medium heat until browned on both sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 3

Transfer chicken to a serving dish, reserving liquid in skillet. Continue simmering liquid until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Pour liquid over chicken.