Pioneer Woman Parmesan Chicken Recipe

This easy Pioneer Woman Parmesan Chicken recipe is a perfect weeknight meal that’s both quick and delicious. With tender chicken, a rich tomato sauce, and a generous layer of melted Parmesan, it’s a comforting dish everyone will love. You can easily use ingredients you already have at home, making it super convenient and satisfying!

Ingredients Needed:

• 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (trimmed and pounded flat)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 3/4 cup wine (white or red)
• 3 cans (14.5 oz each) crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 lb thin linguine

How To Cook Parmesan Chicken:

1. Prepare Chicken: Mix flour, salt, and pepper on a plate. Dredge the pounded chicken breasts in the flour mixture and set aside.
2. Cook Pasta: Start boiling water for the linguine. Cook pasta until it’s al dente (firm but cooked).
3. Fry Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, fry the chicken breasts for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
4. Make Sauce: In the same skillet (without cleaning it), add onions and garlic. Stir for 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and scrape the bottom to lift any browned bits. Let it cook for 2 minutes until the wine reduces by half.
5. Add Tomatoes: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toward the end, add chopped parsley.
6. Simmer Chicken: Lay the chicken breasts on top of the sauce. Cover them with grated Parmesan. Place the lid on the skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the cheese melts and the chicken is heated through.
7. Serve: Place the cooked linguine on plates, top with sauce, and then the chicken. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.

Recipe Tips

• Pound the Chicken Evenly: Make sure the chicken breasts are evenly flattened. This helps them cook at the same rate and prevents overcooking parts of the chicken.
• Use Fresh Parmesan: Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and adds more flavor than pre-packaged cheese. It makes a big difference in taste.
• Don’t Skip the Wine: Cooking with wine adds depth to the sauce. If you don’t have wine, you can substitute it with chicken broth, but the flavor won’t be the same.
• Cook the Sauce Slowly: Let the tomato sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes. This helps the flavors blend together, making the sauce richer.
• Serve Immediately: Once the chicken is ready and the cheese has melted, serve the dish right away. This keeps the chicken tender and the cheese creamy.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Put leftover Parmesan Chicken in a sealed container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Place leftover Parmesan Chicken in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.
• Reheating: To reheat leftover Parmesan Chicken, warm the Parmesan Chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 of 4

• Calories: 555
• Total Fat: 22.6g
• Saturated Fat: 9.0g
• Cholesterol: 187.9mg
• Sodium: 753mg
• Potassium: 656.6mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 17.6g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
• Sugars: 3.4g
• Protein: 67.7g ​

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