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Creamy Parmesan Lemon Chicken

Creamy Parmesan Lemon Chicken

Quick, healthy, and flavorful Creamy Parmesan Lemon Chicken, perfect for a weeknight dinner that tastes like it came from an Italian restaurant.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
    1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
    2 tablespoons butter, 2 cloves garlic, minced
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
    0.5 cup chicken broth
  5. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
    0.5 cup heavy cream, 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs, 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  6. Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Simmer for another minute or two to heat through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Notes

Optional: Serve over pasta or with a side of roasted vegetables.