Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this ultimate chicken dish that will have everyone begging for seconds. This recipe for the Best Chicken Ever is a surefire way to elevate your dinner game!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add chicken broth, then cream, Parmesan, and mustard. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer to reheat. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
- For a low-carb version, serve with cauliflower mash or roasted broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
