Lemon Chicken Romano
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken with zesty lemon and savory Romano cheese, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- ½ cup Romano cheese, grated
- ¼ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute.
- Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add lemon juice and sprinkle Romano cheese over the chicken, cooking for another minute.
- Transfer chicken to a platter and let it rest before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve with your choice of sides.
Notes
Try serving it over creamy mashed potatoes or with a crisp salad. For an indulgent twist, add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, Romano cheese, Italian, easy dinner, comfort food
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