Creamy Parmesan Garlic Chicken: A Simple and Delicious Weeknight Dinner
Aquick and flavorful dish featuring seasoned chicken thighs and drumstickscooked in a rich, creamy Parmesan garlic sauce. Perfect for a comforting andsatisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 10 dark meat chicken pieces drumsticks and thighs, trimmed of any excess fat
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Montreal chicken seasoning blend or any chicken seasoning of choice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup red onion minced
- ½ cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with kosher salt, smoked paprika, and chicken seasoning blend.
- Brown the Chicken: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the minced red onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for an additional minute until aromatic.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the chicken stock and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine with Cream: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy whipping cream and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return the Chicken: Add the browned chicken back to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken pieces and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve the creamy Parmesan garlic chicken with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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