Description
A warm and satisfying creamy dish featuring juicy chicken breasts in a rich lemon Parmesan sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly but not browned.
- Cook the chicken breasts, seasoned with salt and pepper, for about 6 to 7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for approximately 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the creamy sauce by pouring in heavy cream along with lemon juice and zest. Stir gently, then add grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Simmer the cooked chicken in the creamy sauce for an additional 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Serve and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Allow chicken to sit at room temperature before cooking for tenderness. Pair with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg