D's Italian Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

Name: D's Italian Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb of chicken, your favorite cut; 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; 6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided into 3..2 tbsp each; 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 onion, dinced; 1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes; 1 envelope of wishbone dry Italian dressing mix; 1 cup Dry white wine, or whatever white you have on hand; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 splash of heavy cream; 4 oz Philadelphia cream cheese, chive flavored; 1 Juice of 2 lemons; 1 Sea salt; 1 Ground coarse pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb of chicken, your favorite cut
2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided into 3..2 tbsp each
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 onion, dinced
1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes
1 envelope of wishbone dry Italian dressing mix
1 cup Dry white wine, or whatever white you have on hand
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 splash of heavy cream
4 oz Philadelphia cream cheese, chive flavored
1 Juice of 2 lemons
1 Sea salt
1 Ground coarse pepper

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
Preheat frying pan.
3
When pan is smoking turn down to med high and add olive oil and 2 tbsp of butter.
4
Salt and pepper chicken generously and add to pan.
5
If skin attached, add to pan skin side down.
6
Brown both sides.
7
About 2-4 minutes on each side.
8
Be careful not to burn.
9
You are going to use the drippings for the sauce.
10
Remove chicken when browned.
11
Turn down heat to med and Add onion .
12
Salt and pepper.
13
Saute until translucent.
14
Add garlic and saute for about a minute.
15
Be careful not to burn it.
16
Turn heat back to medium high.
17
Add pepper flakes, cream, wine and broth.
18
Bring to a boil and simmer for a minute or 2 cooking off the alcohol of the wine.
19
Add 2 tbsp more of butter, italian mix, whisk in cream cheese and lemon juice.
20
Add more pepper to taste.
21
Bring to a boil until creamy.
22
Replace chicken in pan.
23
Cover pan with foil and place in oven for about 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
24
Remove pan from oven.
25
Let rest covered in pan for 10 minutes and serve with gravy.
26
Enjoy over mashed potatoes, noodles or rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb of chicken, your favorite cut, 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin, 6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided into 3..2 tbsp each, 4 cloves of garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, D's Italian Chicken with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!