Description
Lemon Chicken Romano is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a zesty lemon sauce and rich Romano cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, offering a delightful burst of Italian flavors that will impress your family and friends. Serve it over pasta or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and marinate chicken in lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken; add chicken broth and additional lemon juice to the skillet, scraping up browned bits.
- Thicken sauce by whisking in cornstarch mixture until smooth; stir in grated Romano cheese until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and cook for an additional minute before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg