Ellens Chicken Recipe
Indulge in the creamy, flavor-packed delight of Ellen's Chicken Recipe, a quick and satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Featuring tender, golden-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich Parmesan cream sauce infused with garlic, lemon, and fresh parsley, this recipe effortlessly combines comfort and elegance. With just 15 minutes of prep and a total cook time of under 30 minutes, Ellen’s Chicken is as easy as it is delicious. Serve it with your choice of mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables to soak up the velvety sauce. Whether you're entertaining guests or treating your family, this one-pan recipe is destined to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Sear the chicken breasts in the skillet for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and melt the butter.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits.
Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and let them cook together for an additional 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately, pairing with side dishes like mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2771 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.3 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.2 g | 446% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 954 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 4877 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 251.0 g | 502% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1023 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 439 mg | 9% | |
*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.
