Creamy Lemon Chicken Parmesan

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This riff on classic chicken Parmesan replaces the usual marinara with a luscious lemony cream sauce. We've lightened it up by using half-and-half instead of cream and by coating the chicken in whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs, with just-as-delicious results. Serve this lemony chicken dinner with whole-wheat pasta or brown rice.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • ¾ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 4 4-ounce chicken breast cutlets

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup half-and-half

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place flour in a shallow dish. Place beaten eggs in another shallow dish. Combine panko, 1/4 cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning and garlic powder in a third shallow dish. Working with one at a time, coat each cutlet in flour, shaking off the excess. Transfer to the egg mixture and turn to coat. Transfer to the panko mixture and turn to coat. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the flour (it will be cooked later) in a small bowl. Discard any remaining flour, egg and panko mixture.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cutlets and cook, flipping once, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a large baking sheet. Reduce heat to medium and add another 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the remaining two cutlets and cook, flipping once, until golden on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the baking sheet. Bake the cutlets until cooked throughout, about 10 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, wipe out the pan. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth, lemon juice and salt to the pan. Bring to a boil. Whisk half-and-half into the reserved 1 tablespoon flour. Add to the broth mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until reduced by about half and thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

  4. Transfer the cutlets to a large platter. Drizzle with the sauce and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and parsley.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

378 Calories
21g Fat
15g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cutlet and scant 1/4 cup sauce
Calories 378
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 31g 62%
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Vitamin A 604IU 12%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Folate 30mcg 7%
Sodium 466mg 20%
Calcium 146mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 34mg 8%
Potassium 387mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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