Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe is a savory and creamy dish that is sure to impress. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and then simmered in a luscious garlic Parmesan sauce. Serve this delicious chicken with your favorite side dish for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 small shallot, finely diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated
- A few sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice shallot, mince garlic, grate Parmesan cheese, and chop parsley.
- Pound the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag and pound until 1/2-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Brown chicken in olive oil, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Cook shallot and garlic, then add milk, broth, and Parmesan. Simmer and return chicken to the pan.
- Finish and Serve: Simmer until sauce thickens, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
