Indulgent Million-Dollar Chicken (Print Version)
Golden chicken with creamy Parmesan sauce, accented by thyme and parsley for a rich, savory main course.
# Ingredients:
→ Poultry
01 -
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Dairy
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 -
4 fluid ounces heavy cream
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1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese
→ Pantry
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Fresh Herbs
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 -
Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook in the skillet for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden and thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
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Add softened cream cheese and heavy cream to the same skillet. Stir continuously until smooth and velvety.
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Add grated Parmesan cheese and dried thyme. Mix well and allow the sauce to thicken, about 3 minutes.
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Return cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken, and simmer gently for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
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Transfer chicken to serving plates and garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley.
# Notes:
01 -
For extra flavor, let the chicken rest in the sauce off heat for a few minutes to absorb the richness.