Description
Indulge in the creamy, tangy flavors of this delightful Creamy Lemon Herb Parmesan Chicken. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then smothered in a luscious lemon-herb cream sauce with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan. A hint of garlic and a burst of fresh lemon elevate this dish to a restaurant-quality meal that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken breasts.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Melt remaining butter, sauté garlic, add chicken broth, then whisk in cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, zest, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Garnish: Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add spinach or asparagus for extra color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
