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Home » Recipes » Creamy Parmesan Lemon Chicken

Creamy Parmesan Lemon Chicken

March 3, 2021 by Alida Ryder 13 Comments

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Juicy garlic lemon chicken breasts cooked in creamy Parmesan sauce is an easy, delicious dinner recipe perfect served with pasta.

Creamy lemon Parmesan chicken

Ingredients 

Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.03

  • Olive oil.
  • Chicken breasts. Chicken breasts cook quickly but chicken thighs can also be used. Cooking time will need to be adjusted though.
  • Garlic.
  • Fresh lemon juice.
  • Heavy/whipping cream. 
  • Parmesan cheese. 
  • Dried oregano.
  • Paprika.

How to make creamy lemon chicken

  1. Prepare the chicken: Place skinless, boneless chicken breasts in between two layers of parchment paper and flatten out to approximately 1cm/half inch with a rolling pin/meat mallet. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season with oregano, paprika, salt and pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken and make the sauce: Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Add the chicken and allow to brown on both sides for 1-2 minute or until they are golden brown on both sides. Tip: If the chicken sticks, leave it for a little while longer. The chicken will release from the pan once it’s formed a golden crust. Once the chicken is browned on both sides, remove from the pan and set aside. Add a tablespoon of oil to the pan and then the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds then pour in the cream and lemon juice. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes. Add the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken back into the pan and allow to cook for a few minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  3. Serve: Serve the chicken with cooked pasta or side dishes of your choice.

Creamy lemon Parmesan chicken

What to serve with lemon chicken

  • Cooked pasta of your choice.
  • Creamy mashed potatoes.
  • Easy side salad with lemon dressing
  • Creamy mushroom rice
  • Easy spicy garlic roasted broccoli

Garlic lemon chicken breasts.

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Creamy Parmesan Lemon Chicken

Creamy Parmesan Lemon Chicken

Juicy garlic lemon chicken breasts cooked in creamy Parmesan sauce is an easy, delicious dinner recipe perfect served with pasta.
4.56 from 61 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Chicken breast recipes, lemon chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 209kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts (boneless + skinless)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

For the sauce

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed/minced
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • parsley for serving

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in between to sheets of parchment paper or plastic and flatten out to approximately 1cm/half inch with a rolling pin or a meat mallet.
  • Drizzle over the olive oil and season on both sides with the oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Rub in the spices.
  • Heat a large pan over high heat. Add the chicken and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  • To make the sauce, add the olive oil and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the cream and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer then add the Parmesan and season to taste.
  • Add the chicken back in, reduce the heat and allow to cook for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
  • Season, garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Mai

    March 20, 2021 at 4:04 PM

    I made it with bone in chicken thighs and seared skin side down first in a heavy bottomed skillet and left it for slightly longer in the oil and in the sauce to cook through properly. Very good

    Reply
  2. Amara

    February 17, 2021 at 10:36 PM

    I made this for my family last night and it was a hit! I’m hoping to make this for some company coming over later in the week, but two of my guests are dairy free. I’m planning to replace the heavy whipping cream with coconut milk and the cheese with a vegan cheese. Any ideas if this will still turn out good? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 18, 2021 at 3:35 PM

      I think it will still be delicious!

      Reply
  3. Christine

    February 11, 2021 at 4:10 AM

    Ahhhhmazing! Wow, such flavour! A big hit in my house!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 18, 2021 at 3:47 PM

      🙂 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  4. Melissa

    February 7, 2021 at 5:10 AM

    Made this tonight and it was good! I added a tiny bit of milk and added some lemon zest, delicious!

    Reply
  5. Heather

    January 27, 2021 at 4:01 AM

    5 plus stars for my family!!! Easy and so good!! Thank you for such an amazing recipe!!! Putting it in my rotation. I did use wide egg noodles, Delicious

    Reply
  6. Debbie

    December 13, 2020 at 10:15 PM

    I saved this recipe about a month ago and have made it every week since. The sauce is amazing and the chicken is so moist. I had sauce left over and added to fresh pasta and broccoli for lunch the next day. My family loves it. I have never left a comment on a recipe before but felt I needed to with your recipe. Thank you.

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    • Alida Ryder

      December 19, 2020 at 12:49 PM

      Wow, thank you Debbie!!

      Reply
  7. Carly

    November 17, 2020 at 6:03 PM

    Can I make this in a crockpot? If so, what do I need to adjust? Thank you! ?

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    • Alida Ryder

      November 29, 2020 at 1:11 PM

      I haven’t tested it so I can’t say for sure. The cooking time is mostly what would need to be adjusted.

      Reply
  8. Freakyfabe

    March 23, 2020 at 5:26 AM

    Made this tonight for dinner. I followed the recipe exactly, with the exception of thighs instead of breast. OUTSTANDING!!! My family loved it. This will be in the weekly rotation for sure.

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    • Alida Ryder

      March 25, 2020 at 3:11 PM

      I’m so happy to hear that. 🙂

      Reply

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