Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is like setting up a painter’s palette, each element adding its unique touch to the masterpiece. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
If you’re out of chicken broth, vegetable broth works in a pinch. And if fresh parsley isn’t handy, a sprinkle of dried Italian herbs can add a lovely aromatic touch.
Instructions
Let’s create a dish that’s as comforting as a visit to grandma’s, with these simple steps:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Finish with a pat of butter for added richness and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International