Creamy Lemon Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Veggies

This Creamy Lemon Chicken is juicy, rich, and bursting with flavor! Served with buttery garlic parmesan broccoli and asparagus, itβs the kind of weeknight dinner that tastes like a restaurant meal β but better. π―

π Creamy Lemon Chicken with Garlic Parmesan Veggies
π Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp lemon pepper
- Β½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp rotisserie chicken seasoning
- 1 tbsp roasted garlic paste (or fresh garlic)
- Juice of Β½ lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Creamy Lemon Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of Β½ lemon
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Β½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- ΒΌ tsp smoked paprika
- ΒΌ tsp chili powder
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Β½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
For the Veggies:
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup asparagus, trimmed
- Β½ tsp lemon pepper
- 1 tsp garlic parmesan seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
π³ Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine chicken breast slices with garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, smoked paprika, rotisserie chicken seasoning, roasted garlic paste, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Mix well and let marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
2. Sear the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until golden and slightly crispy.
Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Make the Creamy Lemon Sauce
In the same pan, add unsalted butter. SautΓ© the minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
Add lemon juice, parsley, and heavy cream. Stir in garlic powder, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and parmesan cheese.
Simmer the sauce on low until it thickens β it should coat the back of a spoon.
4. SautΓ© the Veggies
In a separate skillet, heat olive oil and toss in the broccoli and asparagus.
Season with lemon pepper and garlic parmesan seasoning, drizzle a bit more olive oil, and splash in the water.
Cover the pan and steam on low heat until the veggies are tender but still crisp.
5. Assemble
Pour the creamy lemon sauce over the cooked chicken, plate with veggies on the side, and serve hot. π
π‘ Pro Tips:
Grate your own parmesan for the best creamy melt.
Add pasta or mashed potatoes to stretch this meal into a feast.
Want extra tang? Add lemon zest into the sauce.