Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Irresistible Creamy Lemon Chicken with Parmesan Sauce. This dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious, buttery lemon sauce, enriched with fresh garlic and melted Parmesan. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, this recipe guarantees to impress your family and friends. With its vibrant colors and creamy texture, each bite will transport you to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and zest (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add olive oil to the skillet; once shimmering, sear chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping the pan for flavor bits. Let it simmer gently.
- Add Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and juice; stir until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet; simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 155mg