Creamy Lemon Chicken with Wild RiceDelish

The tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy lemon sauce go well with the nutty wild rice in this Creamy Lemon Chicken with Wild RiceDelish. It has just the right amount of each flavor and texture, making it both comforting and fancy.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 cups cooked wild rice
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat

Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6-8 minutes per side

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest

Stir to combine

Bring mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly

Return chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened

Serve chicken over cooked wild rice, spooning the creamy lemon sauce over the top

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving