Description
This Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken breasts in a rich and velvety sauce infused with zesty lemon, savory garlic, and nutty Parmesan. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Additional:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to even thickness, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add chicken broth, lemon juice, zest, cream, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in spinach, return chicken to skillet, simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version or add mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
