Description
Succulent garlic butter parmesan chicken delivers restaurant-quality comfort straight to home kitchens. Rich flavors blend perfectly, creating an irresistible meal you cannot wait to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts
Breading and Seasoning:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) almond flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) crushed garlic
- 1 1/4 cups (300 milliliters) chicken stock
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) grated Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing horizontally to create thinner, even cutlets for quicker and more uniform cooking.
- Create a seasoned coating by mixing almond flour, grated Parmesan, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a shallow dish.
- Thoroughly dredge each chicken cutlet in the seasoned mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 375°F.
- Carefully place coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and nearly cooked through.
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat, releasing its rich, nutty aroma.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, approximately 30-45 seconds.
- Pour in chicken stock and heavy cream, stirring to create a smooth base.
- Gradually incorporate shredded Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, whisking continuously until the sauce becomes silky and fully integrated.
- Gently transfer the golden chicken cutlets into the creamy sauce, allowing them to simmer for 1-2 minutes to finish cooking and absorb the flavors.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a bright, herbaceous garnish before serving hot.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally for even cooking and faster preparation, ensuring uniform thickness for consistent results.
- Swap almond flour with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds for low-carb dieters seeking alternative coatings.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing safe and perfectly cooked protein without drying out.
- Consider reducing cream or substituting with Greek yogurt for a lighter, healthier version that maintains the dish’s rich, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg