Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken
Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken is a quick and tasty entree of tender, moist baked chicken breast smothered in a creamy lemon pepper sauce. This dish is super simple to prepare so it is perfect for a delicious weeknight meal.
Since lemon pepper chicken is your thing, be sure to check out these Lemon Pepper Honey Wings and Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings!
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Any dish that makes my life easier is a sure thing in our household. This Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken is as easy as 1-2-3!
You can prepare the dish the night before, cover and put it in the refrigerator so when you get home from work, you just pop it in the oven. This one-pan chicken meal is convenient for a no-mess, no-fuss dinner.
What is lemon pepper made from?
Lemon pepper is such an underrated flavor combination! If sweet and spicy is your thing, then lemon pepper seasoning is a must-try.
It most commonly contains dried lemon zest, pepper, and salt. Other inclusions could be garlic or onion powder. Store-bought varieties may contain additives however, it is super easy to make your own at home.
Just combine all of the ingredients and store them in an air-tight jar or container for up to six months.
Other Key Ingredients for Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken:
- Chicken breasts: Slice the chicken breast in half in order to cook faster.
- Cream of chicken soup mix: This is the base of the creamy lemon pepper sauce.
- Lemon: They add a freshness to the dish.
- Garlic: This pairs perfectly with the lemon flavor.
- Bell pepper & onion blend: One thing I ALWAYS keep on hand in my freezer are the pre-cut bell pepper and onion trios. These make cooking so simple, and quick. You cut the prep time by already having the flavor blend ready-to-go. I use them for almost everything I cook!
How to make Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken:
Before cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Next, spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Then combine the seasoning, cream of chicken, and water in a large bowl until everything is thoroughly mixed.
Place a thin layer of the soup mixture into the bottom of the dish then add the chicken in a single layer. Add the bell pepper mixture on top of the chicken.
Pour the rest of the soup mixture over the chicken to coat it evenly. Then add sliced lemon on top of the chicken breasts. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
After that, uncover the chicken and cook it for an additional 15 minutes in order to thicken the sauce. Finally, remove it from the oven and enjoy!
What are some good sides for Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken?
Add a couple of simple sides- broccoli or a salad, maybe some rice or potatoes, and you have yourself a meal! The chicken turns out so moist, tender, and FULL of flavor.
Your family will devour this meal, and keep asking for more. Make a starch to help sop up all of the delicious lemon pepper gravy that is made. Here are some ideas:
- Something cheesy like Macaroni and Cheese, or scalloped potatoes would make for the perfect comfort meal.
- A simple salad is ideal if you need something low-carb.
- Imagine that lemon pepper sauce poured over white rice.
- Broccoli would keep dinner light but filling and nutritious.
- Mashed potatoes like this Creamy Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole or Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes would make for a hearty meal.
Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 Chicken breast
- 1 can Cream of chicken soup mix
- 1 whole Lemon, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic, minced.
- 1/2 cup Bell pepper & onion blend, pre-diced frozen blend
- 1/2 cup Water
Seasoning (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon Seasoning salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, combine the seasonings: lemon pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and seasoned salt with the cream of chicken soup, and water. Mix well.- Place the chicken in the baking dish in a single layer, add bell pepper mixture on top. Pour the lemon pepper sauce mixture over chicken to coat evenly.
- Add sliced lemon on top of chicken breast. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 mins.
- Uncover chicken, bake additional 10 minutes until sauce thickens a bit.
- Remove from oven and enjoy!
This looks so good! I can’t wait to try this. Looks so easy but packed with flavor!
Lemon pepper is one of those classics that I can’t ever get out of my house. I loved this! So tender and great lemon flavor.
You had me at lemon pepper! These are so delicious, and so creamy! Perfect over rice, yum!