Creamy Lemon Chicken Parm Sauce (Printer-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken cooked in a luscious lemon and creamy Parmesan sauce with Italian herbs and fresh garlic.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
→ Seasonings
02 -
Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
→ Sauce
05 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
06 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup chicken broth
08 -
1 cup heavy cream
09 -
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 -
1 lemon, juiced and zested
→ Garnish
11 -
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
02 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
03 -
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in chicken broth, scraping the skillet bottom to lift browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes.
05 -
Whisk in heavy cream, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dried Italian herbs until the cheese is fully melted and sauce is smooth.
06 -
Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and allow to simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes to meld flavors.
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Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving if desired.
# Additional Tips:
01 -
For best results, let cooked chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to retain juiciness.