Deluxe Chicken Breasts
Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Deluxe Chicken Breasts recipe—perfectly seared, tender chicken breasts bathed in a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. This easy yet elevated dish comes together in just 40 minutes, featuring a rich blend of pantry staples like chicken broth, heavy cream, and fresh herbs, with optional baby spinach adding a vibrant touch. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Serve these juicy chicken breasts alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a meal that's sure to impress. Enhance your dinner table with this creamy, indulgent masterpiece today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the garlic and butter mixture, and whisk continuously for about 30 seconds to create a roux.
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and thyme. Lower the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes, until creamy.
If using baby spinach, add it to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 3-4 minutes to soak up the flavors.
Garnish with additional chopped parsley and serve hot with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.7 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.2 g | 266% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 774 mg | 258% | |
| Sodium | 3912 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 231.1 g | 462% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 484 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1086 mg | 23% | |
*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.
