From DN Recipes by David Nagy · Food & Beverage

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken

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Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken
Chicken thighs are breaded with Parmesan and simmered in a delicious creamy lemon-cheese sauce. Serve with rice or pasta and a side salad.
Prep Time:15 mins  Cook Time:25 mins  Total Time:40 mins  Servings:4

Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • chopped fresh oregano to taste
  • 4 lemon wedges for serving

Directions
  1. Combine 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and flour in a shallow dish.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour mixture to coat.
  3. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, half at a time, and brown well, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet.
  4. Add garlic to skillet and cook over medium until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Whisk together broth, mascarpone, lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl. Add to skillet. Bring to a boil.
  6. Whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add to skillet, stirring until thickened and bubbly.
  7. Return chicken to skillet, return to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink (170°F), 5 to 6 minutes.
  8. Slice chicken and return to sauce.
  9. Serve mixture topped with fresh oregano. Serve with lemon wedges.