Easy Lemon Garlic Skillet Chicken is a richly flavored, no-fuss recipe you'll learn to make purely from memory. This simple recipe takes only minutes to make and creates a tender chicken in a creamy sauce flavored with lemon and garlic.
Pound each chicken breast to 1/2-inch thickness by placing them on a cutting board and covering it with plastic wrap or place it in a ziptop bag. Use a rolling pin to pound the thickest side down. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, cook the chicken on each side for 7 to 8 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temp of 165 ℉. Remove and transfer to a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted add the shallot and garlic cloves along with a pinch of salt and pepper, cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 minute.
Place the cornstarch in a small bowl and whisk some of the milk in together. Pour into the skillet and mix together. Cook for an additional 1 minute.
Add the remaining milk and chicken broth, making sure to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and add the chicken back to the skillet. Layer the sliced lemons on top.
Notes
If you'd like an extra creamy sauce swap the milk for cream.