Name: Creamy Lemon Chicken Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1½ to 2 lbs total; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon paprika, optional; 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil; 1 cup heavy cream; ⅓ cup low sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, or a mix of dried basil and oregano; ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional; A few thin lemon slices, optional

Creamy Lemon Chicken Bake

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Creamy Lemon Chicken Bake pairs golden seared chicken with a smooth sauce of cream, lemon, garlic, and Parmesan. It’s an easy oven dinner, ready in about 50 minutes, with plenty of rich sauce for vegetables, cauliflower mash, or rice.

Author: Sally
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1½ to 2 lbs total
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika, optional
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
1 cup heavy cream
⅓ cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, or a mix of dried basil and oregano
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
A few thin lemon slices, optional

Instructions

Heat the oven: Preheat to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
Season the chicken: Pat the chicken dry. If the breasts are very thick, slice them in half horizontally. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, if using.
Sear the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sear chicken for 2 to 3 mins per side until lightly golden. Transfer it to the baking dish; it will finish cooking in the oven.
Mix the sauce: Whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan.
Assemble the bake: Pour the sauce over the chicken. Dot with butter and add lemon slices, if using.
Bake and rest: Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 mins, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the sauce bubbles. Rest for 5 mins, then garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Season the chicken and mix the sauce the night before, then sear and bake when ready.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly for 3 to 4 days.
Reheat covered in a skillet over low heat with a splash of broth or cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 600

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