Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts and Mushrooms
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
448 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts and Mushrooms
Description
This recipe involves cooking chicken breasts in olive oil until deeply browned, enhancing their flavor and texture. Cremini mushrooms are added and sautéed alongside the chicken, developing their earthiness. Garlic and Italian herb seasoning are then incorporated, releasing aromatic notes as the garlic softens. Adding butter and chicken stock to the pan deglazes it and creates a sauce as the liquid reduces. Finally, grated Parmesan cheese is stirred in, providing a salty, creamy component that coats the chicken and mushrooms. Garnishing with parsley or green onions adds fresh color and a slight herbal lift. This dish can be served on its own or accompanied by pasta, rice, or vegetables, making it versatile and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4-6 chicken breast or 2-3 chicken breasts, trimmed to be around 6 oz apiece, small
- salt to taste (about a pinch each
- black pepper to taste (about a pinch each
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms cleaned and stems removed (optional, slice into thick slices)
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup garlic minced
- 1 tbsp italian herb seasoning blend
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- parsley to garnish, or green onions
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil on medium high until shimmery.
- Add chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper, and brown each side until deep golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add mushrooms to dish.
- Let mushrooms brown with chicken, another 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add garlic and italian herb blend, let garlic soften and become fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add butter and stock to pan, taking care to scrape up any browned bits.
- Let stock reduce, 4 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and top with parsley or green onions to garnish.
- Serve over pasta, rice, vegetables, or on its own.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 59g | 118% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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