Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Casserole
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper from the mill
- 1 cup (250 mL) chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1/3 cup (90 mL) minced shallots
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1/4 cup (65 mL) 35% cream
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley or basil
Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken Casserole
Preparation:
- Press or cut the chicken breasts to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken pieces.
- In a measuring cup, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic clove and cayenne pepper flakes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 ° F (190 ° C).
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat.
- Add the chicken and sear it for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set the chicken aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the shallots and the chicken broth mixture to the pot. Reduce for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until about 1/3 of the sauce remains.
- Remove from the heat, add the butter and mix until it is completely integrated. Add the cream and mix well.
- Return the chicken pieces to the pot and toss well to make sure they are well covered with the sauce.
- Place the pan in the oven for 5 to 8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with the herbs.
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