Description
A zesty and comforting Italian-American dish made with juicy chicken breasts, fresh lemon juice, and rich Romano cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, sprinkle with Romano cheese, and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken with pasta, a fresh salad, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for enhanced flavor and use freshly grated cheese for better melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg