Creamy Joanie Chicken Guaranteed Crowd Pleaser
Elevate your dinner game with the Creamy Joanie Chicken—a surefire crowd-pleaser that combines tender, pan-seared chicken breasts with a creamy, velvety sauce bursting with flavor. This decadent dish features garlic-infused chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of zesty lemon juice, all tied together with fragrant Italian seasoning and fresh parsley. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-skillet recipe comes together in just 45 minutes and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the luscious sauce. Whether you're cooking for family or entertaining guests, this irresistible, restaurant-quality recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper on both sides.
Dredge the chicken in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and incorporate the browned bits. Simmer for 3 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning, cooking for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add lemon juice and stir to combine.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes to fully heat the chicken and allow it to absorb the flavors.
Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve hot with a side of pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.8 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.4 g | 462% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 985 mg | 328% | |
| Sodium | 4820 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 252.5 g | 505% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 842 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2310 mg | 49% | |
*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.
