This Lemon Chicken is an easy way to create a restaurant quality dinner at home with minimal effort. Tender chicken is coated in a creamy, flavorful sauce that strikes the perfect balance between savory richness and bright citrusy tang. Optional additions like capers and spinach add even more depth and freshness to the dish.
The sauce is what truly sets this recipe apart. Rich and velvety without relying on excessive butter, it combines carefully balanced ingredients to create a flavor that’s creamy, savory, and lightly tangy all at once. Every bite feels elegant and satisfying while remaining approachable enough for a weeknight meal.
Despite its impressive flavor, this dish comes together with simple ingredients and straightforward preparation. The result is a meal that tastes like it came from a favorite restaurant, making it perfect for family dinners, date nights, or any occasion that calls for something a little special.
One of the best features of this recipe is the generous amount of sauce. There’s plenty to spoon over the chicken, and any extra is delicious served with a side of spaghetti, allowing you to enjoy every bit of its rich, lemony flavor.
Comforting, flavorful, and beautifully balanced, this Lemon Chicken proves that a gourmet-style meal doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s a dish that’s sure to become a regular addition to your dinner rotation.
Creamy Lemon Chicken
This Lemon Chicken is an easy way to create a restaurant quality dinner at home with minimal effort. Tender chicken is coated in a creamy, flavorful sauce that strikes the perfect balance between savory richness and bright citrusy tang. Optional additions like capers and spinach add even more depth and freshness to the dish.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Lemon pepper seasoning, see notes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Sauce
- ½ cup dry white wine, like chardonnay or pinot grigio
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream, at room temperature
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated. See notes.
- 3 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons cold salted butter, Optional
For Serving
- 3/4 lb. spaghetti, optional
To Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- Freshly sliced lemon
Instructions
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