Description
A delightful dish combining the zesty brightness of lemon with the rich, buttery goodness of garlic and cream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken breasts – 4 (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 🍋 Lemon juice – 1/4 cup (freshly squeezed)
- 🧄 Garlic – 4 cloves (minced)
- 🧈 Butter – 4 tablespoons (divided)
- 🥛 Heavy cream – 1 cup (240 ml)
- 🧀 Parmesan cheese – 1 cup (grated)
- 🌿 Fresh parsley – 1/4 cup (chopped, for garnish)
- 🧂 Salt – to taste
- 🧂 Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil in a bowl. Let it soak for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the lemon garlic butter sauce by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet, adding minced garlic, and then pouring in lemon juice and heavy cream.
- Cook the marinated chicken in the skillet until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes on each side, ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and whisk in the grated parmesan cheese, allowing the sauce to simmer.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked perfectly.
- Adjust seasoning to taste as every ingredient can vary in strength.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken, Creamy Parmesan, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food