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Quick Creamy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Skillet Chicken

Four golden-brown pieces of creamy lemon chicken served in a rich sauce and topped with grated cheese and fresh parsley.
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Make restaurant-quality creamy lemon chicken in your skillet in under 30 minutes. This easy recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a rich, zesty lemon cream sauce with garlic and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the liquid simmer and reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and lemon zest. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Do not let the sauce boil after adding the cheese.
  8. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  9. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat the chicken through.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley, if using, and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Notes

  • For an extra bright flavor, use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, let the broth and cream mixture simmer longer before adding the cheese.
  • This dish pairs well with cooked orzo or fettuccine pasta.

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