An easy, bright, and creamy one-pan recipe for chicken breasts cooked in a velvety lemon garlic sauce. 30-minutes from start to finish!
Servings : 4serves
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
4(about 1 pound, total)boneless skinless chicken breasts,pounded down to 1/2-inch thickness
3/4cupgrated parmesan cheese,divided
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoondried basil
1teaspoondried thyme
zest of 1/2 lemon
salt and fresh ground pepper,to taste
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
2tablespoonsbutter,divided
3clovesgarlic,minced
2/3cuplow sodium chicken broth
1cupheavy cream
2tablespoonslemon juice,(adjust to taste - you may want less or more)
chopped fresh parsley,for garnish
lemon slices,for garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl combine 1/3-cup parmesan cheese, garlic powder, basil, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle a bit of olive oil over each chicken breast and rub the prepared seasoning all around the chicken. You can also put the seasoning in a shallow dish and dredge the chicken breasts in it.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat; add oil and melt 1 tablespoon butter.
Once heated, add chicken and sear until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 5 more minutes, or until golden. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
Remove chicken from skillet; set aside and keep covered.
Melt remaining butter in the skillet.
Add garlic; lower heat to medium and cook for 20 seconds.
Whisk in chicken broth; whisk in cream and remaining Parmesan cheese; season with more salt and pepper, if desired, and stir until combined.
Continue to cook for about 2 minutes, or until thicker.
Whisk in the lemon juice and cook for 1 more minute.
Return chicken back into the pan; let simmer in the sauce for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
Remove from heat; garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.