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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe

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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken offers a rich, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with garlic confit, Parmesan cheese, and a creamy sauce made with sour cream and white wine. This comforting meal combines the savory depth of garlic confit and the tanginess of Parmesan for an elegant yet easy-to-make dinner.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Garlic Confit

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 12 garlic cloves

Garlic Parmesan Chicken

  • 17 oz chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 12 garlic confit cloves, or 4 raw garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra to serve
  • 5 oz sour cream
  • 2 tbsp parsley, finely diced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Garlic Confit: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup olive oil and 12 garlic cloves. Gently simmer on low heat until the garlic is soft and fragrant but not browned, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Season the Chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides with dried oregano, salt, and pepper. This will add layers of flavor before cooking.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. Create the Sauce Base: Reduce heat to medium and add 4 tablespoons salted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 12 garlic confit cloves or 4 minced raw garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze the Pan: Pour in 1/4 cup white wine to deglaze, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits. Let the wine reduce by half, approximately 3 minutes.
  6. Add Cheese and Cream: Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 5 ounces sour cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  7. Finish the Chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and cook on low heat for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is heated.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons finely diced parsley over the chicken and sauce. Serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • Garlic confit can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • If you don’t have white wine, chicken broth can be used as a substitute for deglazing.
  • Using salted butter in the sauce adds flavor and reduces the need for additional salt.
  • Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to enjoy the creamy sauce fully.
  • Make sure to simmer the garlic confit gently to avoid burning the garlic, which can cause bitterness.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Stovetop
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/creamy-garlic-parmesan-chicken-recipe/