Lemon Cream Chicken
Treat your taste buds to the tantalizing flavors of Lemon Cream Chicken, a quick and elegant dinner idea perfect for any night of the week. This recipe combines tender, golden-browned chicken breasts with a velvety cream sauce infused with zesty lemon juice, fragrant garlic, and a touch of Parmesan cheese for a rich, tangy finish. The sauce, thickened to perfection, clings to the chicken, delivering bursts of citrusy brightness in every bite. With minimal prep and a total cook time of just 35 minutes, this dish is a weeknight lifesaver that feels gourmet. Serve it over fluffy rice, al dente pasta, or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal that’s as comforting as it is flavorful. Bursting with freshness and easy to make, Lemon Cream Chicken is destined to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Dredge the chicken in the all-purpose flour, shaking off the excess.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sear the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately. Great with rice, pasta, or a side of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2339 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.6 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.0 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 778 mg | 259% | |
| Sodium | 3957 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 232.4 g | 465% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 433 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
