Description
Sizzling Garlic Parmesan Chicken Blackstone brings restaurant-quality magic straight to your backyard griddle. Crispy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavors, this dish turns an ordinary meal into a mouthwatering experience your family will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (6–8 ounces each)
Seasonings and Cheese:
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Liquids and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh, chopped
- Optional: Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pound four 6-8 ounce chicken breasts between plastic wrap to ½ inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Mix 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon each of garlic and onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle seasoning blend generously over both sides of chicken, pressing lightly to help it stick.
- Heat Blackstone griddle to medium-high at 400°F, spreading 2 tablespoons olive oil evenly across surface.
- Place seasoned chicken onto hot griddle, searing 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer, cooking longer if needed.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
- Reduce griddle heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons butter completely.
- Saute 4 minced garlic cloves in melted butter for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Pour ¼ cup chicken broth and ¼ cup heavy cream into butter and garlic, stirring to combine.
- Gradually add ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Simmer sauce 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until it thickens to desired consistency.
- Taste sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.
- Return chicken to griddle, nestling pieces into garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Spoon sauce generously over chicken breasts, ensuring complete coverage.
- Let chicken simmer in sauce 1-2 minutes to blend flavors thoroughly.
- Transfer chicken to serving platter and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Pound chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking and tender results.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature and prevent overcooking.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- Adjust garlic intensity by adding more or less minced garlic to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg