Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken cutlets coated in a silky garlic parmesan sauce, ideal for cozy dinners or quick meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 large boneless chicken breasts, halved horizontally into cutlets

→ Fats and Oils

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Dairy

04 - 240 ml cold heavy whipping cream
05 - 60 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Spices and Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon paprika (preferably sweet)
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Fresh Ingredients

11 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Slice chicken breasts horizontally into even cutlets and pat dry with paper towels to promote browning.
02 - Generously season both sides of each cutlet with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken cutlets undisturbed for 6 to 7 minutes per side until a golden crust forms and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken and set aside.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and melt completely, incorporating the fond left from searing.
05 - Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant and lightly golden, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
06 - Pour in cold heavy cream and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the mixture. Stir gently and allow to simmer until the sauce thickens and becomes silky smooth.
07 - Return chicken cutlets to the skillet, nestling them in the sauce. Let them warm through for 2 to 3 minutes to marry the flavors.
08 - Plate the chicken cutlets and spoon remaining creamy garlic Parmesan sauce over them. Serve immediately while hot.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - For best results, ensure chicken cutlets are of even thickness to promote uniform cooking and retain juiciness.
02 - Constant gentle stirring prevents sauce separation and maintains creaminess.
03 - Freshly grated Parmesan cheese significantly improves sauce texture and flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.

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