Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by chopping the parsley and mincing the garlic to streamline the cooking process.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet along with the chicken broth; let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl, then add it to the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked chicken and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese to melt slightly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg