Description
Lemon Chicken Romano is a vibrant dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a zesty lemon sauce, topped with nutty Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe brings a taste of Italy to your dinner table, making it perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions. Each bite promises bright flavors and delightful memories, sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the parsley and mincing the garlic.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and pour in chicken broth; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water and add to the skillet; stir until the sauce thickens.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; let it melt slightly before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg