Creamy Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken Recipe
Creamy Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated with a crispy almond flour and Parmesan breading, then simmered in a luscious garlic butter sauce with creamy cheeses. This recipe combines the perfect balance of garlicky richness and cheesy indulgence, ideal for a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 substantial chicken breasts
Breading
- 4 tablespoons almond flour OR Gluten-Free Bake Mix (60 mL)
- 2 tablespoons canned Parmesan cheese (30 mL)
- ½ teaspoon salt (2 mL)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (1 mL)
Butter and Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter (30 mL)
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic (45 mL)
- 1¼ cups chicken stock (300 mL)
- 1 cup whipped cream (250 mL)
- ¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese (60 mL)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (30 mL)
- ½ teaspoon dry parsley OR cilantro (2 mL)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast lengthwise in half to create thinner cutlets, ensuring even cooking.
- Make the Breading: In a small bowl, combine almond flour or gluten-free bake mix, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Coat both sides of each chicken cutlet evenly with this mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken cutlets, flipping frequently until they are golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Parmesan Sauce: In a separate frying pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned. Stir in dry parsley or cilantro, then add chicken stock, whipped cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Cook gently, stirring until the cheeses melt and the sauce is creamy and well combined.
- Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Add the cooked chicken cutlets to the sauce. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the chicken to finish cooking and absorb the flavors without overcooking. Check that the chicken is white and cooked through when sliced.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro or parsley over the dish before serving for a fresh herbal note.
Notes
- You can substitute almond flour for gluten-free bake mix depending on dietary preferences.
- The sauce should be cooked over medium-low heat to prevent the cream and cheeses from curdling.
- Ensure the chicken does not overcook in the sauce to keep it tender and moist.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley brighten the rich flavors of the sauce.
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