Skillet chicken with lemon sauce is an elegant dinner that only takes 30 minutes to put together. Make this on a weeknight or special occasion!! Try it!
Slice chicken breasts in half crosswise to produce pieces that are similar in size.
Pat dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Repeat on other side.
Remove chicken from pan and cover with foil.
Add 1 tablespoon of the butter.
Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
Add 1 1/2 cups of the chicken broth and the lemon juice.
Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits of chicken on the bottom of the pan.
Return chicken to pan along with any accumulated juices.
Cover and simmer for 5-7 more minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F). Check periodically to make sure the pan isn't getting dry. Add remaining chicken broth, if needed.
When chicken is done, add the last tablespoon of butter. Gently stir it into the sauce.
Top with fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.