Experience a burst of refreshing, tangy flavors in this one-skillet main course. Delicate chicken infused with citrusy lemon, earthy parmesan, and fresh basil is bound to have you relishing your dinner in no time.
Combine flour, 1/4 cup Parmesan, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper on a large plate.
2
Cover both sides of each chicken breast with the flour mixture.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it is shimmering but not smoking.
4
Sear the chicken in the skillet until golden, about 6 minutes per side. Then, remove the chicken and set it aside.
5
Reduce to medium heat and add butter to the skillet.
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Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, which should take about 1 minute.
7
Add spinach and cook until wilted, which will take around 1 to 2 minutes.
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Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Season with a little extra salt and pepper if you'd like.
9
Stir all the ingredients together.
10
Add lemon slices and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, typically 3 to 4 minutes.
11
Add the seared chicken back into the skillet and simmer until fully cooked, another 5 to 6 minutes.
12
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle basil over the chicken prior to serving.
Health Info
Macros
24g
CARBS
67g
FAT
55g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
Nutrition Facts
PER SERVING
3 SERVINGS
435G EACH
Calories
915 kcal
46%
Carbohydrates
25 g
9%
Fat
68 g
87%
Protein
55 g
110%
Minerals
Vitamins
*Current daily values are based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the USDA nutrient database and may be inaccurate.