Darlene Chicken

Elevate your dinner game with Darlene Chicken, a one-skillet recipe featuring tender, golden-seared chicken breasts smothered in a luscious garlic cream sauce with a hint of zesty lemon. This restaurant-worthy dish balances rich heavy cream with the brightness of fresh lemon juice and Parmesan cheese, creating a silky sauce that clings to every bite. Infused with garlic, buttery aromas, and optional red pepper flakes for a gentle kick, this recipe is as comforting as it is elegant. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, Darlene Chicken comes together in under 40 minutes and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delectable sauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 quarter cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts on a clean surface and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 2

Lightly coat the chicken breasts in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

Lower the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and, if using, red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and add the chicken breasts back to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the dish before serving.

Step 9

Serve the Darlene Chicken hot with your favorite side dish, such as rice, pasta, or crusty bread, to soak up the creamy sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1328.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2600.4

Total Fat 163.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 913.6mg	0%
Sodium 3863.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 1.5g
Protein 230.7g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 378.8mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 2214.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.2%

Protein: 37.1%

Carbs: 3.7%