Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken
Serves 45 mins prep20 mins cook
This Pan-Seared Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce is a restaurant-worthy dinner you can make in just 30 minutes! Juicy chicken breasts are seared golden, then smothered in a creamy lemon garlic sauce with Parmesan. Serve it with mashed potatoes and asparagus for a high-protein, family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
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2 Season & Sear the Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper. 3 Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 4 Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal). Remove and set aside. 6 Make the Lemon Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. 7 Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. 8 Stir in cream, lemon juice, zest, Dijon, and Parmesan. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. 10 Combine: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for 2 more minutes to meld flavors. 12 Finish & Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon zest. 13 Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted or steamed asparagus for a complete meal.View original recipe