Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe
This creamy lemon chicken combines tender chicken breasts with a tangy, rich lemon sauce, delivering a fresh and comforting meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Measuring spoons
- Grater (for lemon zest and Parmesan)
- Tongs or spatula
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 6 skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 cup half-and-half
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided, or to taste (Optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken breasts until golden and cooked through, then remove from skillet.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and half-and-half to the skillet; stir well.
- Mix in half of the Parmesan cheese until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and cook for a few more minutes.
- Sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top before serving.
