Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a smooth, tangy lemon cream sauce, perfect for an easy yet elegant dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese; stir until smooth.
- Simmer sauce for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not boil the sauce to prevent curdling.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for more or less tang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American