lemon marry me chicken

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Lemon Marry Me Chicken

This lemon marry me chicken channels the original vibe of marry me chicken, but swaps out the sundried tomato flavor for a lemony twist. Tender, browned chicken cutlets come coated with a creamy silky, sauce infused with bright lemon zest, garlic, and onion powder.

Ingredients

  • 4 (5 ounce) chicken breast cutlets
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
  • lemon slices for garnish