Description
Looking for the best creamy lemon parmesan chicken skillet recipe This quick easy and simple dish is packed with healthy ideas and rich flavor Perfect for family dinners date nights or casual gatherings This one pan meal delivers the best balance of creamy sauce and fresh lemon and it is great for weeknights meal prep and special occasions Save this recipe when you need a fast comforting and impressive dinner option
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season 4 chicken breasts with salt black pepper and 1 tsp Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat then sear chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and remove.
- Lower heat and add 2 tbsp butter then sauté 4 cloves minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in 1 cup chicken broth scraping the pan then add 1 cup heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp lemon zest and 1 cup grated parmesan cheese stirring until smooth and thick.
- Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 5 minutes spooning sauce over chicken and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm Tips include using freshly grated parmesan and simmering gently for best texture.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon for best flavor
- Do not boil the sauce to prevent separation
- Add broth if sauce thickens too much
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg