Lemon Cream Chicken

By CarolM-2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. flour, divided
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
• 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides--shake off excess.
2. In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. cook chicken in batches 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken, reserving drippings in pan.
3. Add broth to skillet; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup cream, lemon juice and mushrooms. cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes.
4. in a small bowl, mix the remaining flour and cream until smooth. stir into sauce. Bring to a boil, cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes Add chicken, heat through.