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Chicken in an Italian Parmesan Cream Sauce

Chicken In An Italian Parmesan Cream Sauce is a quick and easy gourmet chicken dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 468 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Chicken:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts halves
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Italian Parmesan Cream Sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

Chicken:
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  1. In a shallow baking dish, combine ½ cup flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and italian seasoning until all is evenly blended. Coat the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  2. Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook each side until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
  3. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
Italian Parmesan Cream Sauce:
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  1. Add butter, and chopped onion to the pan and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and stir for about 1 minute.
  3. Add ¼ cup flour to pan and whisk to combine. Add lemon juice, chicken broth, cream, and stir for a few minutes.
  4. Add in the tomatoes and capers and stir until evenly distributed.
  5. Stir in parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.
  6. Serve chicken over pasta and vegetables. Top with the Italian Parmesan Cream Sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 468kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 121mg (40%) Sodium 971mg (40%) Potassium 668mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 603IU (12%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 230mg (23%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 468

% Daily Value*

Calories 468kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 971mg 40%
Potassium 668mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 603IU 12%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 230mg 23%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.