Are you tired of the same chicken recipes, but it is still your favorite source of protein? The creamy garlic butter parmesan chicken adds flavor to your everyday meals. The tender chicken tossed in a gluten-free mixture has a crunchy and flavorful outside. Add the creamy sauce to that, and you have a culinary masterpiece waiting to become a real hit in your home.
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What is so special about this recipe? We breaded the chicken in a mixture of gluten-free mix and parmesan. Next, we smothered the crispy chicken in a creamy cheese sauce for that nice contrast in textures. And the best thing? These recipes are quick and easy to make during those busy weeknights. But also it is an excellent choice if you want to prepare a fancy dinner for your loved ones.
It is a versatile meal with so many options that anyone will love.
What makes this recipe so unique?
The crunchy crust contrasted by creamy and cheesy sauce gives this recipe a unique twist. We use parmesan in the breeding mixture and sauce for that rich, cheesy flavor. Serve it with fresh parsley or cilantro for that touch of freshness.
What to serve it with?
When it comes to serving, the creamery parmesan chicken is a very versatile recipe with various sides. The first thing that comes to our mind is pasta. Everyone loves pasta; topping it with creamy sauce and crispy chicken creates a delicious meal. Or why don’t you serve it over a bed of rice? But also think of mashed potatoes as the perfect base for the sauce. Salads also work well to elevate this dish to a new level.
Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts
Breading:
- Gluten-Free Bake Mix, OR almond flour
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
Garlic Butter Parmesan Sauce:
- Butter
- Crushed garlic
- Chicken stock
- Whipping cream
- Grated Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Dried cilantro OR dried parsley
- Chopped fresh cilantro OR parsley
How to make Creamy Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken:
Step 1. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
Step 2. Add the gluten-free bake mix, parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
Step 3. Toss the chicken in the mixture to coat it on both sides.
Step 4. Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Cook the chicken on both sides until thoroughly cooked and golden brown.
Step 5. Take a second pan and melt butter over medium-low. Cook the garlic until fragrant for about 5 minutes.
Step 6. Add whipping cream, chicken stock, parmesan, mozzarella, and dried cilantro. Cook while constantly stirring. The mixture is done when the cheeses are melted.
Step 7. Add the cooked chicken and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
Serve with cilantro or parsley on top.
Then enjoy!
Creamy Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken
The crunchy crust contrasted by creamy and cheesy sauce gives this recipe a unique twist. We use parmesan in the breeding mixture and sauce for that rich, cheesy flavor. Serve it with fresh parsley or cilantro for that touch of freshness.
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)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
- Add the gluten-free bake mix, parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
- Toss the chicken in the mixture to coat it on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Cook the chicken on both sides until thoroughly cooked and golden brown.
- Take a second pan and melt butter over medium-low. Cook the garlic until fragrant for about 5 minutes.
- Add whipping cream, chicken stock, parmesan, mozzarella, and dried cilantro. Cook while constantly stirring. The mixture is done when the cheeses are melted.
- Add the cooked chicken and let it simmer for about 2 minutes. Serve with cilantro or parsley on top, and enjoy!
Marie Rayner is a retired Chef, freelance writer, recipe developer, food blogger, and Cookbook author. She makes her home in Chester, UK, where she lives with her husband, Todd, and their much beloved English Cocker, Mitzie. Her motto is “Life is far too short to eat bad food,” and her goal is to share delicious and easy recipes which anyone can enjoy and cook in the comfort of their own home.
