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Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken
Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken is an incredible restaurant-quality meal you can make in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 595 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- juice from one lemon, about 1/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and cook 4 chicken breasts, on medium-high heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until brown on each side, and cook until no longer pink in the center. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
- Returning to the same skillet, add the minced 3 garlic cloves, and saute for 30 seconds. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup chicken broth, juice from one lemon, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese.
- Add 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to a small bowl and mix to combine. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes over medium-high heat until it thickens. Add the chicken back to the pan and serve over pasta if desired.
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Notes
- Originally posted March 31, 2019
- Updated on March 15, 2025
Nutrition Information
Calories
595kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
221mg
(74%)
Sodium
589mg
(25%)
Potassium
934mg
(27%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1049IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
213mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 595
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 595kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 221mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 589mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 934mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1049IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 213mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.