Creamy Parmesan Lemon Chicken (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken baked in creamy Parmesan lemon sauce with a golden finish. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Sauce

05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup heavy cream
08 - 0.5 cup chicken broth
09 - 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
10 - Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Topping

14 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free or all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry and evenly season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Arrange chicken in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
04 - Add heavy cream, chicken broth, 0.5 cup Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, Dijon mustard, and dried Italian herbs. Simmer while stirring frequently for 2–3 minutes.
05 - For a thicker consistency, whisk flour with 2 tablespoons water to form a slurry. Stir slurry into sauce and cook 1–2 minutes more until thickened.
06 - Pour the creamy sauce evenly over chicken breasts. Sprinkle remaining 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese over the top.
07 - Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the crust is lightly golden.
08 - Garnish hot chicken with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easily uses pantry and fridge staples so no last-minute grocery runs
  • Ready to serve in under an hour for busy nights
  • Sauce is creamy yet zippy from fresh lemon juice and zest
  • Kid and crowd friendly but easily adaptable to different diets
02 -
  • High in protein and keeps you full for hours
  • Naturally gluten-free if you use the right flour or simply skip it
  • Great for making ahead or for meal prep
03 -
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the deepest flavor pre-grated just will not melt as smoothly
  • Zest the lemon before juicing for less mess
  • Do not skip drying or seasoning the chicken first it is the secret to juicy fillets with built-in flavor
  • Let the chicken rest five minutes after baking to keep juices in the meat not all in the pan

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