Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Do you love chicken? Garlic? This recipe for you! Super simple dinner & ready in ~ 30 minutes with little effort! Great weekend meal… Serve over smashed potatoes for a delicious dinner!
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder (or 4 cloves garlic, minced)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Few grinds fresh black pepper
1 medium onion, diced
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
2/3 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon chicken soup base
1 cup half & half or milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Fresh ground pepper
Garnish: Fresh Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley
Equipment needed:
Cutting board & chef knife
Measuring spoons
Plastic wrap
Liquid measuring cup
12-inch cast iron or oven safe skillet
Rubber spatula
Wire whisk
Tongs
This recipe is so easy it’s almost sinful! Also, so delicious! Garlic & parmesan in a creamy sauce makes for a glamorous meal elegant enough for guests or a family dinner.
Here’s what to do…
1) Grab a sheet of plastic wrap and place 4 butterflied or thin chicken breasts between the layers. Pound boneless chicken breasts to ~1” thick. Sprinkle with salt, pepper & a little garlic powder.
2) Heat a 12” skillet with 2 tbsp butter & 2 tbsp olive oil. Pan fry breasts for ~5 minutes a side … & golden. Remove from pan & cover.
To make the sauce…
3) Whisk together 2/3 cup white wine, 3 tbsp flour & 1 tsp chicken soup base.
Time to add the veggies…
4) Place 1 diced onion, 3-4 minced cloves of garlic in skillet & sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add 8 ounces sliced mushrooms & continue to cook for ~ 5 minutes.
5) Pour sauce over veggie mixture & stir to thicken. Add 2 cups chopped greens, like spinach or kale. Cook until greens begin to wilt.
6) Add 1 cup half & half or milk, 1/2 tsp salt, a few grinds of pepper. Stir together & bring to a simmer.
Using tongs, place chicken back into pan & nestle into sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and use tongs to blend with sauce. Cover & allow to simmer for ~ 5 minutes or place pan in 325 F oven for ~ 20 minutes or until serving.
Serve Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken over smashed potatoes, risotto or pasta! Garnish with extra cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
** Make mashed potatoes or your choice of sides while you’re cooking the chicken & veggies. Dinner will be amazing!