Description
A delightful blend of zesty lemon, tender chicken, and earthy mushrooms, finished with creamy Romano cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 lemons, juice and zest
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all your ingredients to simplify the cooking process.
- Sauté the mushrooms and garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, sautéing until golden and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Push mushrooms to the side and add chicken breasts. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Sear until golden, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add lemon juice: Once the chicken is cooked through, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pieces to create a luscious sauce.
- Finish with cheese: Sprinkle grated Romano cheese over the top and let it melt slightly before serving.
- Garnish and serve: Top with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Taste as you go to adjust seasoning and lemon juice as preferred. Leftover sauce is excellent over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken, Chicken Romano, Family Recipe, Southern Cooking, Easy Dinner