Description
Tender chicken breasts glazed with smoky paprika and garlic, smothered in a luscious, Parmesan-rich butter-cream sauce. This steakhouse-inspired skillet offers a perfect balance of indulgent flavors without complexity or pork/alcohol ingredients.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup whole milk
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter
Sear chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Sprinkle with paprika during cooking
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Remove from skillet and set aside
Cook remaining butter, onion, and garlic in the same skillet until caramelized and golden
Add paprika, thyme, heavy cream, and milk. Simmer to thicken sauce
Stir in Parmesan until melted and well-blended. Return chicken to skillet
Simmer 10 minutes total, ensuring chicken is cooked through. Serve directly from skillet
Notes
Use bone-in chicken thighs for juicier results
Add steamed green beans, carrots, or frozen mixed vegetables to the sauce for heartiness
Properly test chicken doneness with an instant-read thermometer (165°F/74°C)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 chicken breasts with sauce)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg