Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
• Lemon slices (for garnish)

Directions:

Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir and let it simmer for 2 minutes.

Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top. Let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Kcal: 480 kcal | Servings: 4 servings