Creamy Lemon Chicken with Parmesan Sauce: A Delightful Recipe!
A delicious and creamy lemon chicken dish topped with a rich Parmesan sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest, stirring to combine.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce.
- Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Serve with pasta or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg