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Lemon Chicken Romano

Lemon Chicken Romano: Quick, Creamy Comfort for Dinner

Lemon Chicken Romano is a quick and creamy dish that brings Italian flair to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Thinly sliced or butterflied
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Or Romano Cheese
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Dry Parsley Fresh parsley can be used
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs Gluten-free optional
For the Pasta and Sauce
  • 8 oz Pasta (Linguine or Spaghetti) Any pasta type can work
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Adjust to taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Key for the sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Or olive oil for lighter sauce
  • 1 cup Whipping Cream Half-and-half or milk can be substitutes
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Directions
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge in Parmesan cheese, dip in beaten egg mixed with parsley, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  4. Melt butter in another pan, add minced garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes, then stir in lemon juice and zest. Gradually incorporate whipping cream.
  5. Combine cooked pasta with the garlic lemon cream sauce, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water. Toss to coat.
  6. Serve pasta with crispy chicken on top, garnished with additional parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This meal can be made vegetarian by substituting chicken with eggplant and adding fresh vegetables.

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