Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken
Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken features tender chicken breasts in a rich, zesty lemon cream sauce. Garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices, it’s a quick, flavorful recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or an elegant meal
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet or frying pan
- 1 Sharp knife and cutting board
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Whisk or wooden spoon
- 1 Serving platter or bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients Needed
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Sear the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Make the Sauce
- Lower the heat to medium and add garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Whisk until smooth.
Combine and Simmer
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 420
- Total Fat: 28g (36%)
- Saturated Fat: 14g (70%)
- Cholesterol: 120mg (40%)
- Sodium: 600mg (25%)
- Total Carbohydrates: 6g (2%)
- Dietary Fiber: 1g (4%)
- Protein: 35g (70%)
- Vitamin C: 10mg (11%)
- Calcium: 120mg (10%)
- Iron: 1.5mg (8%)