Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Creamy Parmesan Lemon Chicken. This dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich sauce made from creamy Parmesan and zesty lemon, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings. Easy to prepare, this meal promises to impress your guests while keeping your kitchen stress-free. Get ready for a delightful culinary experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add heavy cream and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Incorporate lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, and dried herbs into the sauce until smooth.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg