Description
Indulge in the creamy, zesty delight of Irresistible Creamy Lemon Chicken with Parmesan Sauce. This simple yet elegant dish features tender chicken enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce that balances the bright acidity of fresh lemon with the savory flavor of Parmesan cheese. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe will impress your family and friends without demanding hours in the kitchen. Serve it over pasta or alongside roasted vegetables for a satisfying meal that’s sure to become a favorite.
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 (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides 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 pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Stir in lemon juice and Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce. Simmer on low for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 150mg