Creamy Parmesan Lemon Chicken (Printable)
Golden chicken in a luxurious lemon-Parmesan cream sauce with hints of garlic and fresh parsley.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Sauce
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
11 - 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
12 - 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
14 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Lightly dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess coating.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams. Add chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
05 - Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer, then whisk in Parmesan cheese until completely melted and sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
06 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce generously over each piece. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until heated through. Garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sauce clings to everything like a warm, savory hug
- It comes together in 45 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
02 -
- Dont let the garlic burnit turns bitter instantly
- The sauce thickens as it cools, so remove from heat while still slightly loose
03 -
- Use room temperature chicken for more even cooking
- Grate your own Parmesan for the smoothest sauce