Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Creamy garlic parmesan chicken smothered in a rich white wine-infused sauce, all made in one skillet. Yes, please.

Why this recipe works

I dream of ladling this garlic parmesan chicken sauce over a hearty bed of noodles and rice. But it’s just as incredible all on its own with a side of vegetables. It’s rich, creamy, decadent, and satisfying. Something we yearn for when it comes to a good chicken dinner.

We’ve been trying to limit our consumption of red meat to once or twice a week. That means a lot more chicken and fish, and everyone knows that can quickly become boring if you don’t have an arsenal of recipes to pull from. We enjoy a challenge and continuously play with ingredients to find delicious ways to enjoy chicken and fish, and this one was a real winner!

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

CHICKEN – Trim your chicken breasts of any excess fat or connective tissue. Boneless skinless chicken breasts are the way to go here. We always trim our chicken breasts to a nice even thickness. We save the trimmed meat to throw into several of our chicken soup recipes as well as tacos and casseroles!

WINE – The dry white wine brightens the sauce while adding acidity. I highly recommend it, but if you need to swap, substitute with chicken broth. Sauvignon blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay are great options.

SAUCE – Half and half can be used instead of heavy cream to reduce the calories. We use a concentrated bouillon base for most of our recipes instead of broth or stock. It’s convenient, takes up a lot less space, has a more intense flavor, and is easily reconstituted with water. You can certainly use broth or stock instead. Just replace the amount of water in the recipe with stock and omit the base.

How to Make Garlic Parmesan Chicken

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1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and allow to cook, undisturbed, for several minutes. This will form a nice golden brown crust. Turn over and cook on the other side until golden brown.
3. Remove chicken to a plate to keep warm. Do not clean out skillet.
4. Add wine to the brown bits in the pan and bring to a boil. Gently boil for about 5 minutes, or until reduced by half.
5. Whisk in minced garlic and bouillon base. Once the base is all melted and mixed in, whisk in the butter.
6. Whisk in flour until a thin paste forms. Gradually whisk in heavy cream until completely combined. Whisk in onion powder and water. Finally add grated parmesan and lemon juice and whisk again. Bring back to a boil.
7. Add chicken back to the skillet, nestling them under the sauce. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

For this garlic cream sauce, I would recommend sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, or chardonnay. You don’t need an expensive wine when cooking with it, though I would grab something you would still enjoy the taste of on the side. Dry white wine is ideal here.

Sure, you can swap out the breasts for thighs. Though, you may need to cook them a smidge longer. Keep an eye on the temperature using a thermometer to check for doneness, they should reach 165F when done.

Store any cooled leftovers in an airtight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through. You may need to add a splash of wine or broth to help loosen the sauce.

Serving Suggestions

Garlic parmesan chicken is excellent over or alongside white rice or pasta. Or, pair it up with some vegetables or crusty bread on the side. Optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy!

More Chicken Recipes

• Garlic Chicken
• Lemon Chicken
• Chicken Stroganoff
• Crockpot Sticky Chicken
• Parmesan Crusted Chicken

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