Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken
Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken is an incredible restaurant-quality meal you can make in under 30 minutes. Tender, juicy chicken is smothered in a creamy lemon parmesan sauce- it’s a meal the family will go crazy for!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- juice from one lemon, about 1/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and cook 4 chicken breasts, on medium-high heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until brown on each side, and cook until no longer pink in the center. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
- Returning to the same skillet, add the minced 3 garlic cloves, and saute for 30 seconds. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup chicken broth, juice from one lemon, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ cup parmesan cheese.
- Add 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to a small bowl and mix to combine. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes over medium-high heat until it thickens.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and serve over pasta if desired.
Notes
Originally posted March 31, 2019
Updated on April 21, 2024
Nutrition
Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 934mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1049IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 1mg
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