Description
Creamy lemon chicken with parmesan sauce is a delightful dish that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. The tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a rich, tangy sauce that perfectly balances the flavors of fresh lemon and savory parmesan. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Impress your family and friends with this elegant yet easy-to-make entrée!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce for an additional couple of minutes on low heat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 145mg