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Creamy Parmesan Lemon Chicken
Juicy garlic lemon chicken breasts cooked in creamy Parmesan sauce is an easy, delicious dinner recipe perfect served with pasta.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 209 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breasts (boneless + skinless)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
For the sauce
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves crushed/minced
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- parsley for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in between to sheets of parchment paper or plastic and flatten out to approximately 1cm/half inch with a rolling pin or a meat mallet.
- Drizzle over the olive oil and season on both sides with the oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Rub in the spices.
- Heat a large pan over high heat. Add the chicken and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- To make the sauce, add the olive oil and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the cream and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer then add the Parmesan and season to taste.
- Add the chicken back in, reduce the heat and allow to cook for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
- Season, garnish with parsley and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
593mg
(25%)
Potassium
446mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
363IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 593mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 363IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.