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Parmesan Lemon Chicken

Creamy Parmesan Lemon Chicken in Just 30 Minutes

This Parmesan Lemon Chicken brings together creamy garlic sauce and crispy chicken for a quick and delicious dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 cutlets Chicken Thin slices for quick cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour For coating
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For richness
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Prevents butter from burning
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Low-sodium preferred
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine Quality wine or extra stock
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice For brightness
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream For luxurious texture
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Divided for the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Mix flour and half parmesan in a shallow dish, coat chicken, and set aside.
  2. Heat butter and oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Keep warm.
  3. Lower heat, add garlic to skillet, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Whisk in remaining flour to garlic, cook for 1 minute. Gradually add stock, wine, and lemon juice, whisking to avoid lumps. Simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Stir in remaining parmesan and heavy cream until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is quick, delightful, and perfect for elevating any weeknight dinner!

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