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Springtime Lemon Parmesan Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Alfredo Sauce 🌸🍋✨

If you’ve ever had a classic Chicken Alfredo and thought, this is good, but it could use a glow-up, then this is for you. The Parmesan in the breading adds a rich, nutty flavor, the lemon zest cuts through the richness, and the buttery garlic Alfredo sauce brings it all together.
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Lemon Parmesan Chicken Cutlets with Lush Alfredo Sauce
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 3 large chicken breasts sliced into thin cutlets
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ cup flour for dredging

For the Breading:

  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt

For Cooking:

  • ¼ cup oil olive oil or neutral oil for frying

🛒 Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce for Angel Hair Pasta Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Chicken:

  • Slice each chicken breast into thin cutlets (or pound to even thickness).
  • Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

2️⃣ Set Up the Breading Station:

  • Bowl 1: Add flour.
  • Bowl 2: Whisk eggs.
  • Bowl 3: Mix panko, Parmesan, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, and salt.

3️⃣ Coat & Cook

  • Dredge each cutlet in flour, then egg, then press into the Parmesan-panko mixture.
  • Heat oil + butter in a pan over medium heat.
  • Fry chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown & crispy.
  • Place on a wire rack (so it stays crispy!).

4️⃣ Make the Sauce:

  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic).
  • Add the Cream: Stir in the heavy cream, and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 3-5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
  • Toss with Pasta: Add cooked angel hair pasta to the sauce, and toss gently to coat. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little pasta cooking water to reach the desired consistency.

5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!

  • Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
  • Pair with spring veggies, a bright salad, or lemony pasta!
Servings: 4