Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Creamy Lemon Chicken with Parmesan Sauce. Tender chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and enveloped in a luscious, tangy sauce made with fresh lemon juice and rich Parmesan cheese. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings. Serve it over pasta or steamed vegetables for a meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic after flipping the chicken; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in lemon juice and let it sizzle.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; gradually stir in heavy cream while scraping any bits off the pan.
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg