Description
A creamy, flavorful chicken dish balanced with garlic and Parmesan for a lighter comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 680 g (24 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp (5 g) kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) low-sodium chicken broth
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) low-fat cream or whole milk
- 60 g (1/4 cup) full-fat Greek yogurt
- 40 g (1/2 cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp (8 g) chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pound the chicken between plastic wrap to an even thickness of 1.5–2 cm (3/4 inch). Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter.
- Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes on one side until golden. Flip and sear for another 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 6–8 minutes until cooked through.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Deglaze with chicken broth.
- Add the cream or milk and yogurt, simmering until slightly thickened.
- Whisk in the Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add lemon juice and parsley.
- Combine the chicken with the sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with steamed vegetables or pasta for a balanced meal. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg