Quick and Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe
Don’t you love recipes that use common ingredients that you usually have in the house? Well, if you do, then this garlic parmesan chicken recipe is for you. It uses just six ingredients, that are commonly found in most households to create a delicious dinner your family is sure to love.
Total Servings: 4
Total Cost: $20.21
Cost Per Serving: $5.05
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Ingredients & Costs*
1 1/2 lbs chicken breast ($7.02)
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese ($2.98)
3 tbsp minced garlic ($2.16)
3/4 tsp salt ($0.67)
1/4 tsp pepper ($3.12)
4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided ($4.26)
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*Food costs may vary and can change over time. The prices listed were the current prices of these ingredients when this recipe was made at the time of this post. Almost all our ingredients are purchased from Walmart as we live in a small town without any other options. If you notice a significant price difference, please let us know at hello@freshgains.com so we can update this post.
FAQs About This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe
What type of parmesan cheese should I use?
Whenever possible, freshly grated parmesan cheese is the best option. However, packaged grated parmesan cheese will also do the trick if you’re looking for a quicker, easier option. And, if you’re in a pinch, shredded parmesan will also work in this recipe. Just be aware that it doesn’t stick to the meat quite as well as grated parmesan.
Can I use jarred minced garlic?
Absolutely! You can use freshly minced garlic or use the jarred minced garlic, which I’ve always found to be a great, easy substitute. Pre-minced spices can help you to get this meal on the table quicker without sacrificing any flavor.
All I have is salted butter, will that work?
Yes, salted butter will work as a substitute for unsalted butter. If you use salted butter, just be sure to cut back or eliminate the amount of salt added salt in the recipe.
How long will this keep in the refrigerator?
When you store this recipe in an airtight container, it will last up to four days in the refrigerator. Make sure you allow the chicken to cool down after cooking before refrigerating it.
Tips For Delicious Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Cut the chicken: Cutting the chicken breast into bite-size pieces, about 1-inch in size, will help you to cook the chicken faster while making sure that it cooks evenly. When chicken is cut to random sizes, it leads to some pieces being overcooked while others can be undercooked – which you obviously don’t want!
Try it with chicken thighs: This recipe can be a hit using either chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs. Some people prefer the flavor of dark meat versus white and this is a great way to add some versatility to your garlic parmesan chicken while also saving on food costs.
Vary your spices: You can spice up the chicken a bit more by adding some kick with red pepper flakes or adding in some onion powder. The options are endless to help this already tasty garlic parmesan chicken become a new family favorite.
Add some color: Dress up your garlic parmesan chicken by sprinkling some dried or freshly chopped parsley on top of the chicken.
Serve with a side: There are many side dish options that pair perfectly with this garlic parmesan chicken recipe. A few of my favorites are fresh fries, roasted veggies, parmesan green beans, side salads, or simply serving it over rice or pasta.
Timing and batching: I’ve found that the best way to cook this meal without losing any flavor is to brown the chicken in the skillet, then add the garlic once the chicken is nearly finished. If you’re cooking a large amount of chicken, I’d recommend doing it in batches. This allows for proper spacing in the pan, which lets the chicken cook to the perfect golden-brown temperature while browning. If the pan is overcrowded, the chicken will steam and take on a pale color.
Quick and Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe
Equipment
- 1 large jumbo cooker or skillet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cut chicken breast into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, add chicken breast, garlic powder, salt and pepper then toss to coat.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a jumbo cooker or skillet over medium heat. Add half of the chicken and cook for approximately 4 minutes, until the chicken is golden-brown.
- Flip the chicken and cook for an additional two minutes, or until both sides are cooked through. Remove from heat and place on a plate.
- Repeat with the other half of the chicken using 1 tbsp of additional butter. When done, remove from heat and place on the same plate previously used.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the last 1 tbsp butter, garlic and chicken to the skillet or jumbo cooker. Cook until the butter melts and the garlic is fragrant. Approximately 1 minute.
- Remove from skillet or jumbo cooker and toss in Parmesan cheese before serving.
