If you’re craving comfort food that combines savory flavors and a rich, creamy texture, this Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe is perfect for you.
Made with tender chicken breasts, coated in a crispy almond flour and parmesan cheese breading, and topped with a delicious garlic butter sauce, this dish is both flavorful and easy to prepare.
Whether you’re searching for gluten-free dinner recipes or just love a hearty garlic sauce on your favorite chicken recipes, this dish will surely satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
Breading
- 4 tbsp Gluten-Free Bake Mix 2, OR almond flour (60 mL)
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, kind in a canister (30 mL)
- 1/2 tsp salt (2 mL)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (1 mL)
Garlic Butter Parmesan Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter (30 mL)
- 3 tbsp crushed garlic (45 mL)
- 11/4 cups chicken stock (300 mL)
- 1 cup whipping cream (250 mL)
- 1/4 cup grated Mozzarella cheese (60 mL)
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (30 mL)
- 1/2 tsp dried cilantro, OR dried parsley (2 mL)
- 2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro, OR parsley (10 mL)
How To Make Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
- Slice chicken breasts in half longitudinally. In small bowl, combine Gluten-Free Bake Mix 2, OR almond flour, Parmesan cheese, salt and black pepper. Using a spoon, spoon mix on both sides of chicken cutlets.
- In hot olive oil, in large frying pan, place all chicken cutlets and cook on both sides, turning frequently until golden brown and almost cooked throughout.
- Garlic Butter Parmesan Sauce: In another frying pan, in butter, and over medium low heat stir fry garlic until turning golden. Add chicken stock, whipping cream, Mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese along with dried cilantro, OR dried parsley.
- Cook until cheeses are mixed in well and melted. Add chicken and cook in the sauce 1 to 2 minutes, until the chicken is tender and white throughout when cutting into a piece. Make sure not to overcook the chicken. Check it! Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro, OR parsley and serve.
Bottom Line
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is the ideal blend of rich flavors and satisfying ingredients, making it a standout in any dinner recipe collection.
With its crispy coating, luscious sauce, and the perfect mix of mozzarella cheese and olive oil, it’s a meal that everyone will love. Try it today and enjoy a delightful, gluten-free dish that’s sure to become a favorite for weeknight dinners!