Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken Parmesan is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken breasts and a luscious lemon-infused sauce, all topped with crispy Parmesan cheese. This comfort food classic is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering a burst of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. With its vibrant presentation and enticing aroma, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends alike. Get ready to savor every bite of this culinary masterpiece!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter until bubbly. Sear the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant (about one minute). Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, Italian seasoning, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, and sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 150mg