Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Gravy is a comforting, rich dish featuring seared chicken bites in a creamy parmesan garlic sauce with a touch of lemon, best served over mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or tenders
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp salted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 servings mashed potatoes (for serving)
Instructions
- Trim and pound chicken to ¼ inch thickness, then cut into large bite-sized pieces. Rub with olive oil and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Let rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Peel and soak potatoes in cold water for 10 minutes, then boil until fork-tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Lower heat, add 2 tbsp butter and half the garlic, toss, then remove chicken and cover.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté the rest of the garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, simmer for a few minutes, then stir in red pepper flakes, green onions, and parmesan. Simmer until thickened. Off heat, add lemon juice.
- Return chicken to skillet and coat in sauce.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, topped with extra parmesan, parsley, and green onions.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for more juiciness.
- Swap mashed potatoes with cauliflower mash for a low-carb version.
- Mix milk with flour or cornstarch if out of heavy cream.
- Store leftovers up to 4 days in the fridge; reheat with cream or broth.
- Freeze chicken and sauce without potatoes for make-ahead meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (with mashed potatoes)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
