Be sure to serve this with my Creamy Herb Pasta, Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus or Roasted Green Beans!
Creamy Lemon Chicken
Get ready to cook like a gourmet chef, because this recipe is better than what you will find in many restaurants. The sauce is SO flavorful and isn’t loaded with butter, but has a perfect blend of ingredients that is savory, creamy, and tangy. The recipe makes plenty of sauce that can be served with a side of spaghetti as well, read on for everything you need to know!
How to Make It
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions. Cut the chicken into 2 thinner slices. This cuts down on the pounding time. Place the chicken in a gallon freezer bag or in between saran wrap and pound it to 1/4 inch thin. Pat dry and dredge in a seasoned flour/Parmesan mixture. Tap off excess. Heat olive oil and sear the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side. Set aside and leave brown remnants in the pan.
Add white wine and garlic and let it bubble gently for about 4 minutes, until reduced by half. Use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom of the pan. Add chicken broth, chicken bouillon, and mustard powder. Bring to a gentle boil and let it reduce and concentrate for about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
Stir in the cream and add the lemon juice. Slowly sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Add the chicken back and spoon sauce on top. Let the chicken heat through, the flour from the breading will thicken up the sauce more.
Optional: Boil up to 3/4 lb. spaghetti when the chicken is added back to the sauce. Drain. Place the chicken on serving plates and add the pasta to the pot with the sauce until desired pasta/sauce ratio is obtained. Garnish with parsley and sliced lemon and serve!
Creamy Lemon Chicken vs. Chicken Piccata
Unlike my Chicken Piccata recipe, which has more of a buttery wine reduction sauce, this creamy lemon chicken incorporates cream and Parmesan cheese for a creamier consistency.
Why Does Garlic Turn Blue
Garlic that isn’t super fresh can turn blue when combined with acidic ingredients such as white wine or lemon juice. The good news is that it’s still safe to eat if the color does change. Try to use a fresh garlic clove to avoid this issue.
Pro Tips
Parmesan Cheese: I use Belgioioso Parmesan cheese in this recipe and put 1 cup in the sauce. Some Parmesan cheese varieties may have a stronger taste, consider adding 1/2 cup at first, then add more if desired. Use the meat tenderizer to create a textured surface on the chicken. This gives the breading something to cling onto, which also gives you a nice sear. Pounding the chicken also makes it more tender. Chicken plumps up more when cooked so don’t be afraid to pound it thin. Fresh lemon juice is much more flavorful than bottled. Use fresh garlic (vs. jarred) if possible. Lemon Pepper Seasoning: Redmond Real Salt lemon pepper seasoning is my favorite brand for seasoning this chicken, it also contains sea salt and has a lot of great flavor. (Use promo code ‘COZY‘ for 15% off!) Some brands (like McCormick) can be potent so be aware of that. Capers and/or spinach can be added to the sauce at the end of cooking if desired. 1/2 Cup chicken broth and 1 Tbsp. butter can be used instead of white wine if needed. Make sure the base of the sauce isn’t too hot when the cheese is added, otherwise the dairy can separate and the consistency can become grainy. This recipe is in The Cozy Cookbook on page 111!
Storage
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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This is the skillet I used in this recipe, (and in 90% of my recipes). It’s pricey, but it conducts heat really well and is oven safe. The size is perfect and the quality is great. Meat Tenderizer -This is key for pounding the chicken nice and thin, creating a textured surface on the meat which clings onto the breading, and it makes the chicken nice and tender. Kitchen Tongs– Makes it easy to handle the chicken when searing. Garlic Twister– Makes it quick & easy to mince garlic and it takes very little storage space.
