Description
Experience restaurant-quality flavor with this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast, a savory and protein-packed meal. Tender, perfectly seared chicken is finished in an aromatic, golden garlic-butter sauce enriched with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Designed for busy weeknights, this recipe achieves a beautiful, crusty exterior while keeping the meat juicy and succulent. It is an effortless yet impressive Italian-American dish that brings deep, complex flavors to your dinner table in under thirty minutes.
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
6 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Kosher salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Pound the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap to ensure a uniform half-inch thickness.
Season both sides of the chicken liberally with kosher salt, black pepper, and the Italian seasoning blend.
Grate the parmesan cheese finely to ensure it melts smoothly.
Heat the olive oil and one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the chicken breasts in the pan and sear for five to six minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a warm plate.
Add the remaining two tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic to the skillet over medium-low heat.
Sauté the garlic for one minute until fragrant, ensuring it does not burn.
Stir in the parmesan cheese until it melts into an emulsified sauce.
Return the chicken to the pan, coating each breast thoroughly with the garlic-parmesan sauce, and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is of an even thickness to guarantee uniform cooking times. Do not skip pounding the chicken, as it helps with even searing and tenderness. If the garlic starts to brown too quickly, reduce the heat immediately to avoid a bitter flavor. Serve alongside steamed vegetables or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Trends Recipes
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg