Description
Creamy Parmesan Lemon Chicken is a delightful dish that transforms any dinner into an extraordinary experience. Juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made with freshly grated Parmesan and zesty lemon, creating an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings, this recipe is both comforting and elegant, guaranteed to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Simmer for an additional few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 180mg