Creamy Lemon Chicken Breast with Parmesan

Name: Creamy Lemon Chicken Breast with Parmesan
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 g chicken breasts; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 40 g unsalted butter; 2 pcs garlic clove, minced; 1 1/4 cup chicken broth / stock; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese; 4 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp cooking salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 as needed pasta of choice; 1 as needed Finely chopped parsley

Tender, golden-brown chicken cutlets simmered in a rich, velvety lemon cream sauce with a hint of Dijon and Parmesan. This quick and elegant meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners served over pasta or mashed potatoes.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time10 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

chicken breasts
600 g
all-purpose flour
0.3 cup
unsalted butter
40 g
garlic clove, minced
2 pcs
chicken broth / stock
0.3 cup
heavy cream
0.8 cup
Parmesan cheese
0.8 cup
lemon juice
4 tbsp
Dijon mustard
2 tsp
cooking salt
0.5 tsp
black pepper
0.3 tsp
pasta of choice
1 as needed
Finely chopped parsley
1 as needed

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create four thin cutlets.

Season and dredge: Sprinkle both sides of each chicken cutlet with salt and pepper, then coat lightly with flour, shaking off any excess.

Sear the chicken: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 2 minutes on each side until golden and crispy, then remove to a plate.

Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add a small touch of butter if the pan is dry. Add the minced garlic and stir for 10 seconds until fragrant.

Deglaze and simmer: Pour in the chicken broth, cream, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to dissolve the flavorful browned bits. Use a whisk if needed to fully incorporate the mustard.