Description

This Creamy Lemon Chicken Breast recipe features tender, crispy chicken breasts cooked in a rich and tangy lemon parmesan cream sauce. Perfectly seasoned and served over linguine or mashed potatoes, this dish balances the brightness of lemon with the indulgence of heavy cream and parmesan for a comforting yet elegant meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

600g / 1.2lb chicken breasts (2 large)
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup plain / all-purpose flour

Sauce

40g / 3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 – 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cups chicken broth/stock
3/4 cup heavy/thickened cream
3 – 4 tbsp lemon juice (adjust to taste; start with 3 tbsp)
2 tsp Dijon mustard
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated or finely shredded

To Serve

Pasta of choice (linguine recommended)
Finely chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Prepare chicken breasts: Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thin steaks, resulting in four thin steaks in total.
Season and flour the chicken: Sprinkle each side of the chicken steaks with kosher salt and black pepper, then coat them evenly with flour, shaking off any excess.
Cook chicken: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken steaks for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn golden and crispy. Remove the cooked chicken onto a plate and set aside.
Start the sauce: If the skillet looks dry, add a small touch of butter. Add the minced garlic to the pan and stir for about 10 seconds until fragrant.
Add liquids and simmer: Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to dissolve the browned bits and whisk to blend the mustard well into the sauce.
Incorporate parmesan and thicken sauce: Add the parmesan cheese to the pan and continue simmering rapidly for about 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, and lemon juice to your preference.
Return chicken to sauce: Place the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet along with any juices that collected on the plate. Turn the chicken gently to coat with the creamy lemon sauce fully.
Serve: Plate the chicken over your choice of pasta or mashed potatoes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Spoon extra lemon sauce over the top. Serve immediately with optional bread to mop up the sauce.

Notes

Slice chicken breasts horizontally to ensure quick and even cooking.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice based on your preferred level of tanginess.
Using freshly grated parmesan yields the best flavor and texture.
This dish pairs beautifully with linguine, but mashed potatoes or crusty bread are also excellent accompaniments.
For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but the sauce will be less rich.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Creamy Lemon Chicken, Chicken Breast Recipe, Lemon Parmesan Sauce, Easy Chicken Dinner, Cream Sauce Chicken