Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken
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5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
490 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken
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This Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken is simple 30 minute dish made with juicy tender chicken breasts coated in an herb-seasoned golden parmesan crust, simmering in a lemon garlic butter sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For Lemon Garlic Sauce:
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup chicken broth
To thicken sauce:
- ½ tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- parsley chopped to garnish (optional)
- Lemon sliced for garnish optional
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Instructions
- Cut each chicken breasts in half the lengthwise.
- In a bowl, add eggs and 2 garlic cloves and whisk together well.
- In a separate bowl, add the parmesan cheese, flour and Italian seasoning and combine well.
- Dip each cut chicken breast into the egg mixture, then place it in the parmesan mixture coating each side well.
- In a large skillet, add enough oil to just cover the bottom and heat on medium heat.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook 5 minutes per side until crispy, golden and cooked to 165˚F on a meat thermometer.
- In a separate sauce pan, add the chicken broth, lemon juice, butter and 4 cloves of garlic and heat to a low boil for about about 2-3 minutes.
- In a glass measuring cup, mix the 1 tablespoon of cold water and tablespoon flour together until blended well.
- Add the flour/water mixture to the lemon garlic sauce and cook on a low boil for approx. 5 minutes, stirring until the sauce begins to thicken
- Add all chicken pieces back to the skillet (if cooked in batches)
- Pour the lemon garlic sauce over the cooked chicken.
- Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- If the chicken is browning too quick, reduce the heat.
- Serve with rice or pasta and a vegetable like broccoli, asparagus or green beans.
- Use gluten free flour if desired.
- Cook chicken in batches if needed.
- Nutritional information does not include rice or pasta and vegetables.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
490kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
249mg
(83%)
Sodium
1133mg
(47%)
Potassium
738mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
731IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
338mg
(34%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 249mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 1133mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 738mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 731IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 338mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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