Description
π This Chicken Christopher recipe offers crispy breaded chicken breasts paired with a rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce for a comforting meal.
π It’s an ideal home-cooked dish that combines savory herbs, creamy sauce, and pasta to satisfy family and friends.
Ingredients
– 1.5 pounds chicken breasts for base and crispiness
– 2 cups breadcrumbs for base and crispiness
– 0.5 to 1 cup flour for base and crispiness
– 2 eggs for base and crispiness
– 2 teaspoons of one seasoning (such as Italian seasoning)
– 1 teaspoon of another seasoning (such as garlic powder)
– 2 teaspoons chopped herbs
– Salt, to taste
– Pepper, to taste
– 3 tablespoons butter
– 1.5 cups butter for rich, flavorful topping
– 1 tablespoon softened butter
– 2 tablespoons minced garlic for rich, flavorful topping
– 2 tablespoons minced shallots for rich, flavorful topping
– One-third cup wine for rich, flavorful topping
– Three-fourths cup cream
– 1 teaspoon lemon juice
– 2 tablespoons minced parsley
– 16 ounces cooked pasta for meal balance
Instructions
First Step: Prepare the Chicken: Begin with 1.5 pounds of chicken breasts, seasoned with salt and pepper. Dust them with 0.5 to 1 cup flour, then dip in 2 eggs, and coat with the bread crumb mixture 2 cups breadcrumbs mixed with 2 teaspoons of one seasoning, 1 teaspoon of another, 2 teaspoons chopped herbs, salt, and pepper to taste. This step ensures a golden, crispy exterior.
Second Step: Cook the Chicken: Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook for about 3 minutes per side until itβs browned and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the thin chicken breasts to keep them juicy and tender.
Third Step: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In another pan, melt 1.5 cups butter along with 1 tablespoon softened butter. SautΓ© 2 tablespoons minced garlic and 2 tablespoons minced shallots until fragrant. Add one-third cup wine and reduce it to about 2 tablespoons, then stir in three-fourths cup cream and cook for 3 minutes without letting it boil.
Fourth Step: Finish and Serve: Remove the sauce from heat and gradually whisk in the remaining softened butter. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons minced parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve the chicken with 16 ounces of cooked pasta, topped with the sauce. For more pasta ideas, try our creamy chicken pasta recipe for a twist.
Notes
π₯ Use fresh parsley and good quality butter for best flavor.
β° Avoid overcooking chicken breasts to prevent dryness.
π₯ Adjust sauce creaminess by controlling cooking time and butter added.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying and sautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 calories
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 55 grams
- Saturated Fat: 33 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 180 milligrams
Keywords: Chicken, Christopher, Garlic Butter Sauce, Pasta