Creamy Parmesan Chicken
Cook Time
30
mins
Calories
587
Serving Size
6
Carbs
4.9
Fat
9.9
Protein
33.1
description
Different than "Chicken Parmesan"... but just as delicious!!
ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs (skin on or off, bone in or out)
- 2-3 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 400 g | 14 oz cups sliced mushrooms (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon chicken bullion powder (or stock powder)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (cornflour) mixed with 2 tablespoons of extra milk
- 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley (EXTRA), to serve
directions
- Preheat oven to 200°C | 400°F.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Heat cooking oil spray in a large, non stick and oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sear chicken thighs until golden and crispy on each side (about 3-4 minutes each side).
- Transfer chicken to the oven and roast until completely cooked through, (about 25-30 minutes).
- Once chicken is done, transfer to a warm plate and set aside. Drain some of the excess fat from the skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons for added flavour.
- Return skillet to the stove over medium-high heat and sauté the garlic in the pan juices until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the mushrooms, herbs and 2 teaspoons of parsley and fry until mushrooms begin to soften.
- Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the milk (or cream) and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and being careful not to boil. Add in the bullion powder and season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Pour the milk/cornstarch mixture to the centre of the pan, and continue to simmer while quickly stirring the mixture through until the sauce thickens.
- Add 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese; allow sauce to simmer for a further minute until cheese melts through the sauce. Add the chicken back into the pan and allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes in the cream to take on the flavors. Taste test and add extra salt or pepper, if desired.
- Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of parsley and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Serve with steamed rice, over steamed vegetables or pasta.