Lemon-Parmesan Cream Sauce Chicken Thighs
Tender chicken thighs simmer in a bright, creamy lemon and Parmesan sauce that balances richness with a gentle citrus lift. Garlic and fresh herbs round out the flavor, making Lemon-Parmesan Cream Sauce Chicken Thighs ideal for a cozy weeknight meal or an easy dinner with friends. Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Parmesan Cream Sauce Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 1
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a shallow dish, mix 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese with the flour.
- 3
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture to coat.
- 4
Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, cooking half at a time, and brown well for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- 5
Add the garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 6
Whisk the broth, mascarpone, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl. Pour into the skillet and bring to a boil.
- 7
Whisk the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add to the skillet, stirring until thickened and bubbling.
- 8
Return the chicken to the skillet and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink (170°F), 5 to 6 minutes.
- 9
Slice the chicken and return it to the sauce.
- 10
Serve the mixture topped with fresh oregano. Serve with lemon wedges.
- Calories 765.93 kcal High 38%
- Protein 50.91 g Good Source 102%
- Carbohydrate 43.61 g 16%
- Total Fat 42.58 g High 55%
- Saturated Fat 19.82 g High 99%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 251.1 mg High 84%
- Sodium 671.41 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 239.6 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 2.59 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 27.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.21 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lemon Parmesan Cream Sauce Chicken Thighs is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cake Flour, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 765.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Parmesan Cream Sauce Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cake Flour, Cornstarch, Fresh Oregano. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Parmesan Cream Sauce Chicken Thighs?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 765.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Parmesan Cream Sauce Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Lemon-Parmesan Cream Sauce Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Lemon-Parmesan Cream Sauce Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 765.93 calories and 50.91 g of protein, or 102% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 671.41 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.82 g (99% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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