Chicken with Almonds
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of this elegant Chicken with Almonds recipe, a perfect fusion of tender chicken breasts, a creamy garlic-infused sauce, and crunchy toasted almonds. Seasoned with paprika and lightly dredged in flour, the golden-brown chicken is smothered in a velvety sauce made with chicken broth, heavy cream, and a pop of fresh lemon juice for brightness. Topped with fragrant toasted almonds and fresh parsley, this dish offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a cozy family dinner or an impressive weeknight meal. Serve with sides like buttery rice or roasted vegetables to complete this satisfying, restaurant-quality dish at home! Keywords: chicken with almonds, creamy chicken recipe, toasted almond chicken, quick chicken dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.
Dredge the chicken breasts lightly in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil and one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer gently for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Meanwhile, toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the chicken and sauce in the skillet.
Finish by adding chopped parsley and a drizzle of lemon juice for brightness.
Serve the Chicken with Almonds hot, with your choice of side such as rice, potatoes, or sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.2 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.5 g | 258% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 754 mg | 251% | |
| Sodium | 3478 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 233.1 g | 466% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1054 mg | 22% | |
*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.
