Creamy Parmesan Chicken
The best weeknight dinner, Creamy Parmesan Chicken comes together in a single skillet in less than 30 minutes! Serve it with pasta, rice, veggies, and more for a satisfying meal the whole family will adore.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 Tablespoons flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a large sealable bag, and use a mallet to pound it into 4 thin, even pieces. Season both sides of the breasts generously with oregano, salt, and pepper.4 chicken breasts, boneless skinless, 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, Salt to taste, Black pepper to taste
- Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the breasts are seared and reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the butter and garlic. Cook for 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the flour, and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes or until the flour is a light golden brown color, stirring frequently.4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic, 4 Tablespoons flour
- Pour the broth and heavy cream into the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium, and whisk continuously until the sauce begins to thicken.1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the Parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasonings to taste.1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon paprika
- Add the chicken and its juices back to the skillet. Place it back over medium-low heat, and let the ingredients simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the chicken has heated through.
- Garnish with fresh Italian parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve warm!1 Tablespoon fresh parsley
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 217mg | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 965mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 2mg