Description
Delight in tender chicken enveloped in a zesty, creamy lemon sauce topped with melted Parmesan—a dish that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each breast for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- 2. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3. Create the Sauce: Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream while scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add lemon juice and zest; stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 4. Add Cheese: Lower the heat slightly and add 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Stir continuously until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes.
- 5. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, covering them generously with the sauce. Let simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes so they absorb all those delicious flavors.
- 6. Serve: Transfer onto plates or serve family-style from the skillet, drizzling extra sauce over each piece.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 51g
- Cholesterol: 185mg