Deluxe Chicken Breasts

Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Deluxe Chicken Breasts recipe—perfectly seared, tender chicken breasts bathed in a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. This easy yet elevated dish comes together in just 40 minutes, featuring a rich blend of pantry staples like chicken broth, heavy cream, and fresh herbs, with optional baby spinach adding a vibrant touch. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Serve these juicy chicken breasts alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a meal that's sure to impress. Enhance your dinner table with this creamy, indulgent masterpiece today!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 cups baby spinach (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and butter mixture, and whisk continuously for about 30 seconds to create a roux.

Step 5

Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and thyme. Lower the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes, until creamy.

Step 7

If using baby spinach, add it to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 3-4 minutes to soak up the flavors.

Step 9

Garnish with additional chopped parsley and serve hot with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1290.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2177.6

Total Fat 123.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 774.0mg	0%
Sodium 3911.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 1.3g
Protein 231.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 483.8mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 1086.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.7%

Protein: 43.8%

Carbs: 3.5%