Irresistible Garlic Parmesan Chicken
A comforting and elegant dish featuring tender chicken breasts, savory garlic, and creamy Parmesan cheese, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (optional)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp dried parsley (plus some for garnish)
- 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 chicken bouillon cube
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise to create thinner pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce Base: Lower heat, add garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add butter, then sprinkle in flour to create a roux. Cook for 2 minutes until light golden.
- Incorporate the Broth: Gradually pour in chicken broth, whisking to avoid lumps. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cream It Up: Add heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, honey, bouillon, onion powder, oregano, and basil. Stir and let cook for another 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Finish with Parmesan: Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until melted.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet, coating completely in sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve Hot: Enjoy with mashed potatoes, steamed veggies, or salad, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan. Can substitute for dairy-free options if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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