Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Romano cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice, heavy cream, and Romano cheese. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet to coat with sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Sauté, simmer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg