Description
This Creamy Chicken Schnitzel features a crunchy exterior paired with a luxuriously creamy sauce, bringing warmth and comfort to your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthways to make 4 schnitzels
- 1 tsp salt flakes
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup plain/all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp garlic, freshly minced
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 300 ml thickened/heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Mashed potatoes or steamed rice or pasta (for serving)
- Steamed greens (for a fresh touch)
- 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for a zesty finish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken schnitzels with salt flakes, pepper, sweet paprika, onion powder, and dried thyme.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the schnitzels for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden-brown and cooked through.
- Remove schnitzels from skillet and keep warm.
- Melt additional butter in the same skillet and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken stock, scraping up browned bits.
- Add thickened cream and Dijon mustard, stirring gently as it simmers and thickens.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Plate schnitzels and top generously with creamy sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
Let the chicken rest with the spices for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. Avoid overcrowding the skillet for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken schnitzel, creamy sauce, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal