Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Creamy Lemon Chicken with Parmesan Sauce. This dish combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, velvety sauce infused with zesty lemon and savory Parmesan, making it a perfect meal for any occasion. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for a dinner party, this recipe will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and serve hot over pasta or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 150mg