Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
457 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Description
The recipe starts by slicing chicken breasts to create thinner cutlets, then seasoning them generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Searing the chicken in olive oil and butter on medium-high heat promotes a caramelized crust while locking in juices. After cooking, the chicken rests to retain warmth. The pan sauce is prepared by cooking flour and minced garlic in the residual fat, then gradually adding chicken broth to dissolve and reduce the mixture. Heavy cream is incorporated to thicken the sauce gently, followed by freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for flavor and aroma. The final dish features tender chicken enveloped in a creamy, garlicky Parmesan sauce.
This chicken dish lends itself well to serving with simple starches such as mashed potatoes or pasta, as the sauce complements and moistens the protein effectively. The recipe note advises the use of an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked, targeting an internal temperature of 165°F to avoid undercooking or drying out.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast cut in half lengthwise
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you have 4 thinner pieces. Season them generously on both sides with salt & pepper and the garlic powder.
- Add the olive oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat, and let the pan heat up for a few minutes.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes/side or until it's nicely seared and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and loosely tent it with foil to keep it warm (turn off the heat while doing this step).
- Turn the heat back on to medium-high and sprinkle in the flour and garlic to the skillet (the pan should still be hot, but if it's not, let it warm up a bit first). Let it cook for about a minute or so, stirring often.
- Pour in the chicken broth and whisk it until the flour has dissolved and the liquid has reduced by half.
- Stir in the cream and let it bubble gently for a few minutes until it's thickened to your desired consistency (turn the heat down if it's rapidly boiling). Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the parmesan until it has melted into the sauce.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet (and any juices from the plate) and spoon some sauce over top. Season with extra salt & pepper if needed and sprinkle the parsley over top.
Notes
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check that chicken reaches 165°F for safe and optimal doneness.
- Allow the chicken to rest loosely covered after cooking to maintain moisture before serving.
- Freshly grate Parmesan cheese for best melting and flavor in the sauce.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by controlling simmer time once cream is added.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 457kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 479mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 524mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1189IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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