Creamy Lemon Chicken
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich and creamy lemon sauce, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Lemon pepper seasoning, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- ¾ cup heavy cream (at room temperature)
- 1 chicken bouillon cube (optional)
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons cold salted butter (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by slicing it horizontally into thinner cutlets, about ½ inch thick. Season with lemon pepper seasoning.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Dredge the chicken cutlets in the mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and add the optional bouillon cube. Stir in mustard powder and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and gradually stir in heavy cream, fresh lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese until a rich sauce forms.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over cutlets for 2-3 minutes to warm through.
- If desired, stir in cold salted butter for extra richness and garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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