Creamy Lemon Chicken Breasts
I am loving this marriage of lemon and cream. It’s a fast new friend if you want to level up your oh so standard grilled chicken.
Ingredients:
Super straight forward again with this recipe. You’re gonna need some large chicken breast so that you can create 4 pieces from them. You can also use 4 small pieces. Another alternative is using chicken thighs which would probably be amazing here as well. The flour is what’s going to give them that crispy exterior. You don’t need a lot of it. Just sprinkle it on and coat the meat with your fingers. Shake off any excess.
The chicken broth, garlic, lemon and mustard are what gives this sauce its flavor. The heavy whipping cream and grated Parmesan is the velvety and creamy part of it. You can taste the sauce and add more lemon if you’re a super fan.
Top with some fresh chopped parsley, extra lemon slices and serve with rice or my Best Mashed Potatoes.
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Creamy Lemon Crispy Chicken
Ingredients
Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbs lemon juice
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Chicken:
- Slice your chicken breasts lengthwise in half to form two flat cutlets. Season all four pieces on both sides with salt and pepper. Sprinkle them with flour and then spread it with your fingers. Shake off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat up your butter and oil on medium high. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Times will vary with thickness of chicken cutlets. Lower heat if chicken browns too much and chicken hasn't cook.
Sauce:
- If your pan is dry of juices, add a little butter to your pan. Cook your garlic for 15 seconds then stir in the broth, lemon juice, heavy cream and mustard until combined. Simmer for a few minutes then mix in the parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow to cook on low heat for a few more minutes.
- Get the chicken back in the pan and pour the sauce all over to coat.
- Top with fresh chopped parsley, serve with lemon slices, rice or mashed potatoes.
What kind of rice did you make to go with it?
It was jasmine rice cooked in beef broth !
You think almond flour could be used instead of flour? Doing keto diet.
Hi Kim, Definitely can be considered, especially with eggs. Maybe add some coconut flour? I need to try and report back…
Hi! Any substitute for heavy cream?
Hi Gabrielle! YES, you can sue full fat canned coconut milk.
Don’t have Parmesan on hand. Will recipe work with out it?
Hi Justine, add in another cheese if you have it. Shredded. It helps thicken up the sauce a bit.
🙋🏻♀️Hi, can you taste the Dijon in the sauce? Lemon cream flavor sounds amazing but guy’s not a mustard fan.
Hi Donna, The dijon is not strong in this sauce at all. If your man’s not into mustard, you can just leave it out.
My family had seconds with this. So very good. I added green onions when adding the garlic
Hi Janet! I’m very happy to read that the whole family enjoyed! Thank you for rating the dish!!!
My sauce keeps separating… any ideas why?
Hi Val, Before cooking, get your ingredients close to room temperature. If they are all the same temp, they are more likely to “marry” one another.
Absolutely yummy.Used thighs instead of fillet.
Hi Tony! Thank you for the feedback, I can imagine the thighs are even better!!
This was a delicious hit! It’s a simple recipe so I wasn’t expecting much but it’s SO good! And pairs well with almost anything; I can’t wait to make it again.
Hi Jenn, That’s what I love about it too! Thank you for leaving the comment and rating!
Great weeknight dish… it’s on repeat! Entire fam loves it. Recipe easy to follow… can’t say enough about how addicted I am to all things “Hungry Happens”
Hi Rene! OH I love to read that! especially since everyone in the family is loving it! Thanks for the feedback and cheers to another great dinner!
αυτό με έκανε να ρίξω το μάτι
Ελα ρε Σπιρο! Τωρα πρεπει να το φτιαξεις!
Delicious meal I make it al the time now!
Hi Bailee! Love to read that! Thank you for the feedback!!
Best instructions, clear and precise…. But even better results, amazing taste, incredible … sadly, it was so good that there were no leftovers🥲
Hi Julia, Thank you so much! lol I hate it when they eat everything and there are no leftovers too!! I appreciate the kind feedback!
This is the best recipe ever!! tastes so good and it’s so so easy to make!! you won’t regret making this 😍
Hi Maddie! That’s very kind of you to write! Thank you for the feedback and I’m glad you liked it!
Made these and loved them. Couldn’t stop drinking the sauce, decadent! I subbed coconut for the heavy cream and it was delish!
Hi Kara! Love the sub and I HAVE to try it with the coconut milk asap! Thanks for trying the recipe!
Did you use chicken with the skin on? Looks like you did in order to get it crispy?
It taste amazing! And my family loved it.
This was so good! Even better than I thought it was going to be. Everyone loved it and ate every last piece. Also really easy and fast to make. I can’t wait to try more recipes from you!
Hi Melissa! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review! I’m glad everyone enjoyed them!!
This was really delicious! I could eat that sauce off a shoe! Lol I served the chicken with garlic green beans and roasted potatoes. Definitely going in the meal rotation! Quick, easy, delish!
One of the easiest and best tasting recipes I’ve ever made. Highly recommend.
Thank you for trying it out and sharing!
Fabulous. I added more lemon juice but it was very easy to prepare
Hi Janet, I’m glad you enjoyed this dish! Its one of my favorites!
So good. Easy and really really delicious. 10/10 will be having again soon
Hi Terry, I’m so happy you liked it! Thanks for the rating too!
So light and delicious!
This recipe was a winner! Thanks so much. I found it just when I needed some inspiration. I made penne pasta in olive oil and Parmesan cheese to go with it and it was very yummy. I am really enjoying your easy delicious recipes! 😊
Excellent and quick to prepare. I used GF flour, light whipping cream, and fresh lemon juice. Definitely a keeper!
Hi Tanya, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing your feedback with everyone!
Such a delicious, easy, quick meal. Definitely adding to our regular meal plan 👏🏽 thank you!
Hi AMber, glad you liked the chicken dish! Thanks for the rating!!
Just made it. Turned out really well. Even my Mom who doesn’t seem to like anything she hasn’t had before liked it.
I cooked my rice in chicken broth.
Glad you liked the dish!!
I accidentally added 2 tbs of Dijon instead of only 2 tsp and ended up with the most delicious mustard chicken ever. Even the world’s pickiest husband ate everything and ended up scooping the sauce on his mashed potatoes (also your recipe, thanks!) for gravy. My 5 year old called me the best chef in the world! This will definitely be added to our rotation.
Was amazing!!!!
Πόσες θερμίδες έχει η κάθε μερίδα; 🥰 Οι συνταγές σου είναι φανταστικές!!!
do you have the dietary details for this one? Seems keto enough but it would be good to know.
Thanks!
I made this for dinner tonight! It was amazing! We had mashed potatoes with it and a salad. Will definitely make this again!
Tried to make this work twice. Bummer! First I tried with breast and second time with thighs. I definitely recommend breast meat over thighs. Both times there was too much lemon. I would caution on 3 tbs. Start with 1 1/2 or 2 tbs of lemon and build from there. I love lemon too, but it overwhelmed the dish each time. I added green onions with the garlic as another poster suggested and it was a great addition! It was also imperative to use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and not pre shredded. I also used less cheese the second time and liked the dish better.