Creamy Parmesan Chicken
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4.7
Creamy Parmesan Chicken
Description
The preparation involves coating chicken breasts in a seasoned blend of freshly grated parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. The chicken is cooked slowly in butter until evenly browned and cooked through, ensuring a flavorful crust without burning. The pan is then used to create a creamy sauce by sautéing garlic and herbs, deglazing with chicken broth, and emulsifying heavy cream, resulting in a velvety, flavorful topping for the chicken.
The sauce’s creaminess is balanced with spices and herbs including Italian seasoning, parsley, and a subtle heat from red pepper flakes. This combination brings depth without overpowering the delicate chicken. The dish can be served on its own or with vegetables, pasta, or rice for a complete meal.
Tips include options to adjust sauce thickness with flour, swap cream for milk to reduce richness, and replace chicken broth with dry white wine for different flavor notes. The recipe also suggests storing leftovers in the fridge up to five days but notes freezing is not recommended for preserving texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- ½ cup breadcrumbs such as Panko
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 large chicken breast boneless and skinless cut in half horizontally or 4 smaller breasts
Sauce
- ¼ cup butter unsalted (4 tablespoons)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Make the coating: In a shallow plate combine the parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Dredge the chicken breasts through the cheese mixture and shake off any excess.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over low heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden on each side and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. If you notice the chicken browns too quickly and doesn't cook in the middle, lower the heat and cook slowly. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
- Make the sauce: If there's too much parmesan cheese left in the bottom of the skillet, wipe clean with a paper towel. Add the remaining butter to the skillet and add the garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds until the garlic is aromatic. Deglaze the pan with the chicken broth. Stir in the heavy cream. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as necessary.
- Finish and serve: Return the chicken back to the skillet and simmer for another minute to warm up the chicken. Turn off the heat and spoon some of the sauce over the chicken. Serve immediately with pasta or steamed veggies.
Notes
- Add a tablespoon of flour after melting butter to thicken the sauce if desired, cooking it briefly before adding liquids.
- Substitute part of the heavy cream with milk for a lighter sauce consistency and less richness.
- Chicken broth in the sauce can be replaced by dry white wine to alter flavor.
- Store fully cooled cooked chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days; freezing is not recommended.
- Customize with additional seasonings like nutmeg, extra red pepper flakes for heat, or incorporate vegetables such as spinach or broccoli.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 539 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 539kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 896mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2088IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 388mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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