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Dinner for 4

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken

$6.74for 430 minServes 4

Parmesan-coated chicken simmers in a creamy lemon sauce with garlic, broth, and optional capers.

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical1 lb$3.49Typical price
Parmesan, 1.5 oz$0.55/oz typical1.5 oz$0.88Typical price
Butter, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical0.25 oz$0.13Typical price
Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical0.25$0.16Typical price
Broth, 10 oz$0.07/oz typical10 oz$0.73Typical price
Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical4.25 oz$0.91Typical price
Capers, 0.25 oz$0.45/oz typical0.25 oz$0.14Typical price
Juice, 1.25 oz$0.04/oz typical1.25 oz$0.05Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.09Typical price
Total for the servings shown$6.74

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

  • 30 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanBudgetFamilyDinners

Typical price

$1.69 per serving$6.74 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch cracked pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 2 tbsp garlic
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp capers (optional)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Steps

  1. Cut each chicken breast into two thin cutlets and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Mix the flour and 2 tablespoons Parmesan, then coat the chicken.
  3. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a plate, then cook the garlic in the skillet for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the broth and lemon juice, and simmer for 5 minutes while scraping the pan.
  6. Whisk the half and half, remaining Parmesan, and cornstarch together, then stir them into the skillet.
  7. Return the chicken with the capers and simmer for 4 to 6 minutes, until it reaches 165 F; top with parsley.

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