Creamy Lemon Chicken
Master the art of Creamy Lemon Chicken with tender, juicy chicken cutlets in a rich, zesty lemon cream sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a comforting, flavorful meal in just 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts sliced into thin cutlets
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Dredge in flour and shake off excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth to deglaze the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and high-quality Parmesan cheese.