Description
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Parmesan Lemon Chicken, a dish that transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into extraordinary culinary experiences. This recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with zesty lemon and nutty Parmesan cheese. In just a few simple steps, you can create a stunning meal that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is not only easy to make but also pairs beautifully with vegetables or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 2 lemons) and zest
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; pat dry for better searing.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 5-6 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan cheese; simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the sauce, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Serve hot alongside steamed vegetables or pasta, drizzling additional sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 150mg