Lemon Herb Parmesan Chicken (Print View)
Juicy chicken in a silky lemon-cheese sauce mixed with fragrant herbs and fresh kale for a fancy yet simple dinner option.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
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2 lbs farm-fresh chicken breasts
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1 teaspoon regular salt
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1 teaspoon ground pepper
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1 teaspoon oregano flakes
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1 teaspoon smoky paprika
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1 teaspoon ground thyme
→ Tuscan Seasonings
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1 teaspoon ground thyme
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1 teaspoon smoky paprika
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2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
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1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
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1 teaspoon oregano flakes
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1 teaspoon powdered garlic
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½ teaspoon regular salt
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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½ teaspoon crushed rosemary
→ Sauce
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4 tablespoons plain butter
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1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 ½ cups full-fat cream
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1 cup natural chicken broth
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3 tablespoons dry white wine
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4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 cup hand-grated parmesan
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1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
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1 cup torn kale leaves
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½ lemon, cut into thin rounds
# Directions:
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Mix your chicken in a big bowl with salt, pepper, oregano, smoky paprika, and thyme until it's totally covered. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to soak up the flavors.
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Melt butter in a big 12-inch pan over medium-high heat. Toss in chopped garlic and cook until it smells good and turns clear, about 1-2 minutes. Put in your chicken and cook each side for 3-4 minutes until it's golden brown. Take the chicken out and put it aside.
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Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same pan. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of your Tuscan spice mix until it's all blended. Turn down the heat and slowly pour in cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, grated lemon peel, and white wine. Stir everything together and let it bubble gently for 1-2 minutes.
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Drop in your parmesan, stirring non-stop until it melts and your sauce gets thick, around 2-3 minutes. Add the lemon slices to the mix, then throw in your torn kale and stir it all up.
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Put the chicken back in the pan and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until it's fully cooked and soft. Stir the sauce now and then, spooning it over the chicken while it cooks. Take it off the heat when done.
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Put your chicken and sauce on top of whatever you like - rice, pasta, or veggies. You can sprinkle more parmesan on top if you want extra flavor.
# Notes:
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Fresh-grated parmesan works way better than the stuff in bags that has those anti-clumping chemicals.
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You can let the chicken soak in the spices for up to 4 hours in the fridge if you want stronger taste.