Quick and Easy Chicken in a Parmesan White Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible recipe for Quick and Easy Chicken in a Parmesan White Sauce. Featuring tender, golden-seared chicken breasts bathed in a creamy, velvety Parmesan sauce infused with garlic and Italian seasoning, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy schedules. The rich sauce, thickened with a buttery roux and elevated by chicken broth and heavy cream, coats each bite with savory perfection. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor, and serve this restaurant-quality masterpiece over pasta, mashed potatoes, or your favorite vegetables for a truly comforting meal. Perfect for families and ideal for lovers of creamy chicken recipes, this one-skillet wonder is bound to become a household favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Step 4
Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to make a roux.
Step 5
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to medium and whisk in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Stir in the dried Italian seasoning and let the sauce thicken for about 2-3 minutes.
Step 7
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to warm the chicken through and let it absorb the flavors.
Step 8
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately. This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1120.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2260.1 |
| Total Fat 168.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 85.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 677.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4897.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.9g | |
| Protein 147.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 3.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 987.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1322.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories