Quick Praline Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Quick Praline Chicken recipe, a perfect fusion of savory and sweet flavors. Tender, golden-brown chicken breasts are seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper, then lovingly coated in a rich praline sauce made from dark brown sugar, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and buttery chopped pecans. This one-skillet wonder comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables. Whether you're hosting guests or treating your family to something special, this praline chicken is sure to impress with its decadent Southern-inspired charm.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup dark brown sugar
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to low and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and begins to slightly thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the chopped pecans to the sauce and stir to coat. Let the mixture simmer for another 2 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the praline sauce over them. Cook for 2-3 minutes, letting the chicken absorb some of the sauce.
Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and drizzle with the remaining sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.0 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.9 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 714 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 3262 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.8 g | ||
| Protein | 221.5 g | 443% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2142 mg | 46% | |
*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.
