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Garlic Parmesan Chicken

This Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe has an incredible sauce with plenty of fresh garlic, savory Parmesan cheese, white wine, and the best seasonings.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 351 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Sauce
  • 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ chicken bouillon cube
  • ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder, oregano, basil, parsley
Chicken/Other
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt/Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons parsley
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ cup dry white wine see notes
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Combine the sauce ingredients in a large measuring cup with a spout and set aside. Measure out remaining ingredients before beginning.
  2. Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create 2-3 thinner slices. Cover with saran wrap and use the textured side of a meat mallet to pound it to ½ inch thick.
  3. Season each side of the chicken with salt, pepper, and parsley.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side, until a golden crust has developed. Set aside.
  5. Turn the heat off. Add the wine and then set the heat to medium. Use a silicone spatula to clean the bottom and sides of the skillet, the “fond” will add more flavor to the sauce. Bring to a gentle bubble and reduce for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2-3 more minutes, until the liquid has reduced by half.
  6. Add the butter and flour and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste.
  7. Add the sauce mixture (from step 1) in small splashes, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer and reduce for about 8 minutes.
  8. Reduce heat to low and gradually sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously. Stir in the lemon juice.
  9. Add the chicken back and spoon the sauce on top. Heat through for 5 minutes or until the sauce has reached your desired thickness. Garnish with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables of choice!

Notes

  • Pro Tips:
  • Storage:
  • Nutritional information is an estimate and is per serving. There are 4 servings in this recipe.
  • Cheese: Grate the cheese from a block as it will melt and taste much better than packaged shredded cheese. I use  Belgioioso Parmesan.
  • Wine: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, or Sauvignon Blanc are perfect dry white wines for this recipe. Chicken broth may be used if you don’t cook with wine.
  • Skillet Use a wide, 12-inch skillet for this recipe so that the sauce can reduce and thicken properly. (I link to a good one in the Tools For This Recipe section below.)
  • Gravy Master: A few drops of Gravy Master can add a darker color to the sauce if desired, this is totally optional. 
  • Make it with Pork: To make this with Pork Chops instead, try my Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops!
  • Make it with Pasta: To make a pasta variation of this dish. make my Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta.
  • Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Leftovers do freeze/reheat well.

Nutrition Information

Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 915mg (38%) Potassium 333mg (10%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 604IU (12%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 183mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351

% Daily Value*

Calories 351kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 915mg 38%
Potassium 333mg 7%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 604IU 12%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 183mg 18%
Iron 1mg 6%

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