CREAMY PARMESAN LEMON CHICKEN



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CREAMY PARMESAN LEMON CHICKEN

Ingredients

6 chicken breasts (boneless + skinless)
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
For the sauce
2 tsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves crushed/minced
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
salt and pepper to taste
parsley for serving

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in between to sheets of parchment paper or plastic and flatten out to approximately 1cm/half inch with a rolling pin or a meat mallet.
Drizzle over the olive oil and season on both sides with the oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Rub in the spices.
Heat a large pan over high heat. Add the chicken and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
To make the sauce, add the olive oil and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the cream and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer then add the Parmesan and season to taste.
Add the chicken back in, reduce the heat and allow to cook for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
Season, garnish with parsley and serve.

From gimmedelicious.com