Lemon Rosemary Chicken

We love this tangy and creamy Lemon Rosemary Chicken for an easy and quick Keto family dinner.

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Easy Family Dinner, keto dinner, lemon chicken

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 305kcal

Author The Kellie Kitchen

1 lb chicken breast thin sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup lemon juice + extra lemon rind
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 sprigs rosemary fresh, plus more for the finishing sauce. Can use dried if necessary
1/4 tsp glucomannan optional thickener

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat with 1-2 tbsp olive oil to coat the pan. The pan should be hot to sear the chicken right as you put in the pan.
Place the thin sliced chicken in the hot skillet in a single layer, careful not to overcrowd the pan. Sear the chicken for about 3 mins on each side. You may have to do this in batches to give your chicken ample space in the pan to brown.
Once the chicken has seared on both sides remove it from the pan onto a plate. Turn your skillet down or off as not to burn the pan during this transfer. Your skillet will have brown bits and cooked chicken left in the pan. DO NOT CLEAN the pan...this is flavor gold.
Turn the stove back on so your skillet heats up over medium high heat. Pour the broth into the skillet and using a wooden spoon gently scrape the brown bits from the pan. This step will melt the brown flavor bits into the broth creating a rich and flavorful sauce. Simmer for about 1-3 minutes.
Add butter and rosemary and stir until melted. Stir in the lemon juice and cream to combine. Sprinkle the lemon broth mixture with 1/4 tsp glucomannan and whisk until fully combined.
Bring sauce to a quick boil and then turn down to a simmer. Place the chicken in layers into the sauce and add a few slices or wedges of lemon. Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes.
Serve with Cauliflower Rice, Creamy Garlic Mashed Cauliflower and/or a green vegetable.

I usually double this recipe in a very large skillet. This is great as leftovers.