Creamy Lemon Chicken with Parmesan Sauce: The Best Comfort Meal
Why Creamy Lemon Chicken with Parmesan Sauce Wins
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the chicken, cooking until browned.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and heavy cream, bringing to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
- Adjust the lemon juice to taste for desired tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Chicken, Comfort Meal, Parmesan Sauce