Chicken Express
Get dinner on the table in a snap with this irresistible Chicken Express recipe—a flavorful, creamy chicken dish that's perfect for busy weeknights yet impressive enough to serve guests. Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a rich and savory garlic-onion cream sauce thickened with a cornstarch slurry for silky smoothness. Infused with the warm smokiness of paprika and the bright freshness of parsley, this quick recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, pairing perfectly with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite steamed vegetables. With its simple ingredients and luxurious taste, Chicken Express is an effortless way to elevate your weeknight dinner game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure even cooking.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Mince the garlic and finely chop the onion.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry, then add it to the skillet to thicken the sauce. Stir well.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them.
Cover and let the chicken cook in the sauce for 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot with your choice of rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.5 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.3 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 692 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 3476 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 220.2 g | 440% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 598 mg | 13% | |
*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.
