Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pat your chicken dry with paper towel then flatten each breast with a mallet or a sturdy plate so they cook evenly.
  2. 2Pat your chicken dry with paper towel then flatten each breast with a mallet or a sturdy plate so they cook evenly.
  3. 3Pat your chicken dry with paper towel then flatten each breast with a mallet or a sturdy plate so they cook evenly.
  4. 4Toss the chicken in a bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil and all the listed chicken seasonings. Make sure it’s coated all over.
  5. 5Toss the chicken in a bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil and all the listed chicken seasonings. Make sure it’s coated all over.
  6. 6Toss the chicken in a bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil and all the listed chicken seasonings. Make sure it’s coated all over.
  7. 7Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add your seasoned chicken.
  8. 8Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add your seasoned chicken.
  9. 9Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add your seasoned chicken.
  10. 10Sear for about 5 minutes per side until golden.
  11. 11Sear for about 5 minutes per side until golden.
  12. 12Sear for about 5 minutes per side until golden.
  13. 13Add the butter and baste.
  14. 14Add the butter and baste.
  15. 15Add the butter and baste.
  16. 16After 2 more minutes, set the chicken aside.
  17. 17After 2 more minutes, set the chicken aside.
  18. 18After 2 more minutes, set the chicken aside.
  19. 19In the same pan, pour in a splash of wine (if using) to deglaze.
  20. 20In the same pan, pour in a splash of wine (if using) to deglaze.
  21. 21In the same pan, pour in a splash of wine (if using) to deglaze.
  22. 22While cooking off the wine for 2 minutes, scrape up all those glorious golden bits.
  23. 23While cooking off the wine for 2 minutes, scrape up all those glorious golden bits.
  24. 24While cooking off the wine for 2 minutes, scrape up all those glorious golden bits.
  25. 25Add the garlic and sauté for a minute until it smells unreal.
  26. 26Add the garlic and sauté for a minute until it smells unreal.
  27. 27Add the garlic and sauté for a minute until it smells unreal.
  28. 28Stir in the sauce seasonings and cook for another minute.
  29. 29Stir in the sauce seasonings and cook for another minute.
  30. 30Stir in the sauce seasonings and cook for another minute.
  31. 31Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then drop the heat to a low simmer.
  32. 32Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then drop the heat to a low simmer.
  33. 33Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then drop the heat to a low simmer.
  34. 34Stir in the cream and let it gently bubble for a few minutes.
  35. 35Stir in the cream and let it gently bubble for a few minutes.
  36. 36Stir in the cream and let it gently bubble for a few minutes.
  37. 37Now add that parmesan and stir.
  38. 38Now add that parmesan and stir.
  39. 39Now add that parmesan and stir.
  40. 40Return the chicken back to its creamy throne and allow it to briefly bathe, spooning sauce over it.
  41. 41Return the chicken back to its creamy throne and allow it to briefly bathe, spooning sauce over it.
  42. 42Return the chicken back to its creamy throne and allow it to briefly bathe, spooning sauce over it.
  43. 43Serve it over mashed potatoes.
  44. 44Serve it over mashed potatoes.
  45. 45Serve it over mashed potatoes.
  46. 46Garnish with fresh chives and an extra sprinkle of parmesan if your heart says so.
  47. 47Garnish with fresh chives and an extra sprinkle of parmesan if your heart says so.
  48. 48Garnish with fresh chives and an extra sprinkle of parmesan if your heart says so.

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts, flattened
  • 3 chicken breasts, flattened
  • 3 chicken breasts, flattened
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1.5 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1.5 tsp seasoning salt
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 7 garlic cloves, minced
  • 7 garlic cloves, minced
  • 7 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.25 cup white wine
  • 0.25 cup white wine
  • 0.25 cup white wine
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 2 tbsp butter (for basting)
  • 2 tbsp butter (for basting)
  • 2 tbsp butter (for basting)
  • 1 cup cream, room temp
  • 1 cup cream, room temp
  • 1 cup cream, room temp
  • 0.5 tbsp corn starch
  • 0.5 tbsp corn starch
  • 0.5 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • fresh chives, thinly sliced for garnish
  • fresh chives, thinly sliced for garnish
  • fresh chives, thinly sliced for garnish
  • 3 pounds russet potatoes or Yukon gold
  • 3 pounds russet potatoes or Yukon gold
  • 3 pounds russet potatoes or Yukon gold
  • 0.25 cup salted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cup salted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1 garlic head, halved
  • 1 garlic head, halved
  • 1 garlic head, halved
  • 0.75 cup milk or cream
  • 0.75 cup milk or cream
  • 0.75 cup milk or cream
  • Salt, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Salt, to taste

Equipment

large panmalletgarlic pressbowl

Tips

  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken.
  • Deglaze the pan with wine to scrape up golden bits.
  • Serve the chicken over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
  • Garnish with fresh chives and an extra sprinkle of parmesan.