Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy lemon pepper sauce with herbs and Parmesan.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

→ Seasonings and Dry Ingredients

02 - 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
03 - ¼ cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 teaspoon mustard powder
05 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - ⅛ teaspoon coarse black pepper
08 - ½ teaspoon brown sugar

→ Liquids

09 - 2 cups chicken broth
10 - ½ cup dry white wine
11 - 3 tablespoons heavy cream
12 - 1 tablespoon honey
13 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice

→ Fats

14 - 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
15 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Aromatics and Cheese

16 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
17 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
18 - ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Garnish

19 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges
20 - Freshly cracked black pepper, for serving

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Season the chicken breasts evenly with lemon pepper seasoning, then dredge them in ¼ cup flour until coated.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute to form a roux.
04 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth, dry white wine, heavy cream, honey, brown sugar, mustard powder, parsley, oregano, and coarse black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
05 - Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice into the sauce, stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
06 - Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer in the sauce until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 8-10 minutes.
07 - Plate the chicken with sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with lemon wedges and freshly cracked black pepper before serving.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Adjust the amount of lemon pepper seasoning to personal preference. Consider substituting dry white wine with additional chicken broth if unavailable.

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