An easy, bright, and creamy one-pan recipe for chicken breasts cooked in a velvety lemon garlic sauce. This Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken is a company worthy dinner that you can have any day of the week.
Indulgent Lemon Parmesan Chicken is just pan seared, parmesan-crusted chicken breasts prepared in a creamy sauce with garlic, lemon juice, cheese, and cream. And, you guessed it; it’s LOW in carbs and Keto-friendly!
Sidenote: I definitely am not a Keto-dedicated blog – just look at my Creamy Lemon Chicken – but Keto-everything is so damn good. Amirite? It’s like a carnivore’s heaven swimming in cream-sauces. ?
The proof is in this recipe. Rich and creamy skillet dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes, and all cooked in just one pan. Besides, you won’t be able to get enough of the sauce!
HOW TO MAKE CREAMY LEMON PARMESAN CHICKEN
This chicken recipe is beautiful, simple, and easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
- Start with combining finely grated parmesan cheese and seasonings in a mixing bowl.
- Pound down the chicken breasts to about 1/2-inch thickness; spread a bit of olive oil over each chicken breast, and generously season with the parmesan cheese mixture. Rub it in well.
- Heat up a skillet with butter and olive oil; cook the chicken until golden on both sides and no longer pink.
- Remove chicken from pan; melt more butter in the pan and add garlic.
- Pour in chicken broth, cream, more parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk in lemon juice and cook until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet and simmer for a few minutes.
- Garnish with lemon slices and parsley; serve.
The chicken is tender crispy and the lemon parmesan flavor is incredible. If you’re not watching them carbs, grab a loaf of bread and have at it! ?
WHAT SIDES TO SERVE WITH LEMON CHICKEN
A side of my Roasted Green Beans would be perfect for this. I also suggest trying my Pan Roasted Asparagus Almondine.
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS
Leftovers should be kept in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken
An easy, bright, and creamy one-pan recipe for chicken breasts cooked in a velvety lemon garlic sauce. 30-minutes from start to finish!
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: chicken breast recipe, chicken breasts, chicken parmesan, keto chicken recipes, keto dinner idea, lemon chicken, lemon recipes, low carb recipe
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 431 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 (about 1 pound, total) boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded down to 1/2-inch thickness
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, (adjust to taste – you may want less or more)
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl combine 1/3-cup parmesan cheese, garlic powder, basil, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle a bit of olive oil over each chicken breast and rub the prepared seasoning all around the chicken. You can also put the seasoning in a shallow dish and dredge the chicken breasts in it.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat; add oil and melt 1 tablespoon butter.
Once heated, add chicken and sear until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 5 more minutes, or until golden. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
Remove chicken from skillet; set aside and keep covered.
Melt remaining butter in the skillet.
Add garlic; lower heat to medium and cook for 20 seconds.
Whisk in chicken broth; whisk in cream and remaining Parmesan cheese; season with more salt and pepper, if desired, and stir until combined.
Continue to cook for about 2 minutes, or until thicker.
Whisk in the lemon juice and cook for 1 more minute.
Return chicken back into the pan; let simmer in the sauce for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
Remove from heat; garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
Serve.
Recipe Notes
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 16
- To lower your POINTS down to 10, use Half & Half in place of Heavy Cream, and use 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; omit the butter.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken
Amount Per Serving (6 ounces)
Calories 431 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 169mg 56%
Sodium 220mg 9%
Potassium 515mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin A 21.7%
Vitamin C 6.5%
Calcium 5.9%
Iron 5.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
