Description
A cozy, filling chicken dinner featuring juicy chicken cooked in a rich and creamy Parmesan garlic sauce, perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets (or buy thin cut chicken)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (optional)
Cooking Fat
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
Sauce Ingredients
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream (or alternatives like half and half or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (for best texture)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried herbs)
- 1 handful Spinach (optional)
- 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 1 squeeze Lemon (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken dry, then season it well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if desired.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for a few minutes per side until golden. It does not have to be fully cooked through as it will finish in the sauce.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate.
Making the Sauce
- Lower the heat and add minced garlic to the same skillet. Stir for about 20-30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add chicken broth and scrape the browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer before adding Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cooking for a few more minutes until fully cooked and coated in sauce.
Notes
For a flavorful sauce, don’t rush the cooking process and ensure the cheese melts smoothly. The sauce thickens as it cools, and you can adjust the thickness with a splash of broth if needed. Taste before serving to adjust seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 36
