Description
Lemon Cream Chicken is a delightful dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a culinary masterpiece, smothered in a rich, zesty cream sauce. This quick yet impressive recipe combines fresh flavors of garlic and lemon with the creaminess of Parmesan cheese, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this mouthwatering chicken dish promises to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk continuously until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg