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Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 490 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Cut each chicken breasts in half the lengthwise.
  2. In a bowl, add eggs and 2 garlic cloves and whisk together well.
  3. In a separate bowl, add the parmesan cheese, flour and Italian seasoning and combine well.
  4. Dip each cut chicken breast into the egg mixture, then place it in the parmesan mixture coating each side well.
  5. In a large skillet, add enough oil to just cover the bottom and heat on medium heat.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. In a glass measuring cup, mix the 1 tablespoon of cold water and tablespoon flour together until blended well.
  9. 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
  10. Add all chicken pieces back to the skillet (if cooked in batches)
  11. Pour the lemon garlic sauce over the cooked chicken.
  12. 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

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

% 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.