Description
A quick, one-pan weeknight dinner featuring seared chicken breasts in a rich, tangy sauce made with lemon, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (juice of 1 large lemon)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and foaming. Add chicken in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking. Use fresh lemon juice and grate your own Parmesan for the best texture and flavor. Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken. If the sauce is too thin, simmer longer; if too thick, add a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 35
Keywords: one pan dinner, weeknight dinner, creamy lemon garlic chicken, easy chicken recipe, quick dinner, gluten-free option