Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup shallots, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons parsley or basil, chopped, optional, for serving
• lemon slices, optional, to taste, for serving