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Lemon Spinach Parmesan Chicken


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  • Author: Skylar
  • Total Time: 42
  • Yield: 4 persons

Description

Lemon Spinach Parmesan Chicken is a flavorful and satisfying dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese This recipe combines bright citrus notes from lemon with the richness of Parmesan creating a balanced and delicious meal perfect for any day


Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper (for seasoning the chicken)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup chicken broth
¾ cup heavy cream
juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon zest of 1 lemon
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cups fresh spinach leaves
additional Parmesan cheese for garnish
thinly sliced lemon for garnish


Instructions

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and cook for about 1 minute until wilted. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, spooning the sauce over the top. Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the chicken and spinach. Cover the pan and cook for another 2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the spinach to become tender.
Garnish with thinly sliced lemon and extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Lemon spinach Parmesan chicken turns best with fresh spinach use low heat to avoid overcooking chicken and keep it juicy
Allow resting time after cooking for better flavor distribution
Serve immediately for best texture and taste

  • Prep Time: 25
  • Cook Time: 17
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 440