Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken

from delish.com
Low sugar
40 min
3 servings
964 kcal / serving

This Lemon Parmesan chicken recipe is not only perfectly creamy and satisfying, but all comes together in under an hour in one pan.

Ingredients

  • ½ c.all-purpose flour
  • ¾ c.freshly grated parmesan, divided
  • 1 tsp.garlic powder
  • ½zest of
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 3boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp.butter
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2 c.baby spinach
  • 1 c.heavy cream
  • ⅝ c.low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1lemon, sliced in rounds and halved
  • ¼ c.thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions

  1. 1

    On a large plate, combine flour with 1/4 cup Parmesan, garlic powder, and lemon zest. Season generously with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly with a fork. Dredge each chicken breast on all sides with flour mixture. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering but not smoking. Add chicken and sear until golden, 6 minutes. Flip and cook until opposite side is golden, around 6 minutes more. Remove from pan and set aside.

  3. 3

    Turn heat down to medium and add butter to pan. When butter is melted add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, cream, and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan and season with more salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add lemon slices and bring to a simmer and cook until thickened slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes more.

  4. 4

    When chicken is cooked, remove skillet from heat and garnish with basil before serving.