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Pan-Seared Chicken with Parmesan Grits & Mushroom Gravy

Bill Harris・15 Comments

Chicken Breast with Parmesan Grits

In 2002, Georgia declared grits as its official prepared food. So, being a transplanted but almost native Georgian, I thought it only fair that I revisit grits on a semi-regular basis on Southern Boy Dishes.

If you grow up in the South, grits practically become part of your DNA. In my childhood, this ubiquitous staple was found on breakfast tables across the deep South. As time has passed though, the days of families sitting down for breakfast have long gone. The rise of fast food breakfast and busy schedules have people grabbing their morning meal on the run.

Over the past several years, grits have had a renaissance as more of a dinner food. I’ve eaten a lot of grits in my day, but I have to say that I find the nouveau version of grits much more appetizing. As a southerner, I’m happy to see this otherwise bland food come back to life in a variety of delicious ways.

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For today’s post, I’ve created a pan-seared chicken breast with parmesan grits and mushroom gravy. For this recipe, I wanted boneless chicken breasts with the skin intact. Unfortunately, boneless breasts with skin are hard to find, so I started with a whole chicken. I cut the chicken into pieces and deboned the breasts. This video demonstrates how to debone a chicken breast.

For some reason, I associate mushrooms with fall, so a wild mushroom and shallot gravy seemed to be the perfect complement to pan-seared chicken and Parmesan grits.

Although there are a few steps to this recipe, it is well worth the effort. I think you’ll really enjoy this hearty chicken dinner.

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Pan-Seared Chicken with Parmesan Grits & Mushroom Gravy

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Pan-Seared Chicken with Parmesan Grits & Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients

For the chicken

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

4 boneless chicken breasts, with skin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Arugula leaves (for garnish)

For the mushroom gravy:

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

3 large shallots, sliced

10 ounces wild mushrooms (shitake, cremini, chanterelle, etc.), trimmed and sliced

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 cups chicken stock

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the grits:

2 cups low-fat milk

2 cups chicken stock

1 cup coarse ground corn meal or grits

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

For the chicken:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. When oil and butter are very hot, place breasts skin side down in oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until skin is golden brown. Turn chicken and brown other side for 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Remove from skillet and place breasts on a baking sheet. Place in oven and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Cooking time will depend on size and thickness of the breasts.

For the mushroom gravy:

1. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet. Add shallots and saute for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and saute for 4 to 5 minutes until browning and all liquid is evaporated.

2. Add additional 3 tablespoons of butter and allow to melt. Add flour and whisk until incorporated. Continue cooking for 1 minute. Add chicken stock, thyme, salt, and pepper and whisk until well combined. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Continue simmering for 6 to 8 minutes until gravy is thickened. Remove from heat.

For the grits:

Bring milk and chicken stock to a boil in a medium pot. Add corn meal and whisk until grits are incorporated into liquid. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until starting to thicken. Whisk regularly while cooking. Add cheese and salt and whisk to combine. Remove from heat.

To assemble:

Ladle grits on plates. Spoon mushroom gravy over grits and top with chicken breast. Top with a few arugula leaves and serve immediately.

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I grew up in small town Mississippi eating traditional southern fare.A lifelong foodie, I started cooking and experimenting with food at a very young age. I started Southern Boy Dishes as a creative outlet and a way to share my love of food.
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Comments

  1. Adri says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    This looks so good. And to tell you the truth, it is a lot like one of our family favorites, dishes, polenta with cheese. I often finish polenta with a big handful of parmigiano and some butter, especially when i am going to top it with a nice ragu or grilled meat. So I say “Complimenti” to you on this very tempting dish.

    Reply
  2. Sippitysup says

    November 3, 2014 at 1:33 am

    I’d like to hear your thoughts on white grits vs yellow grits. GREG

    Reply
    • Bill Harris says

      November 3, 2014 at 5:57 pm

      If we’re talking about corn on the cob, I always prefer the taste of white corn over yellow corn. However, for grits I’m not sure I can make a big distinction in taste between the two. I probably prefer yellow grits just for aesthetic reasons.

      Reply
      • Anonymous says

        October 18, 2015 at 6:31 pm

        Me to, I prefer yellow over white grits. I live in south Ga. So grits is something I enjoy. Lots of ways to enjoy them.

        Reply
  3. Yankee Kitchen Ninja (Julianne) says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    CHEESE GRITS!!! These are one of the best things about moving back to the South and I love this whole recipe you’ve done. Looks like Sunday dinner to me! Nicely done, Bill.

    Reply
  4. Irma Leigh says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    This looks amazing! I’m going to try it this weekend.

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    • Bill Harris says

      October 31, 2014 at 6:24 pm

      Thanks so much, Irma. I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  5. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    October 31, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    Parmesan grits? I’m sold! This is fabulous — thanks.

    Reply
  6. Karen says

    October 31, 2014 at 3:50 am

    Oh gosh that looks so yummy! Great food for Fall.

    Reply
    • Bill Harris says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:15 am

      Thanks, Karen. So nice to see your comment!

      Reply
  7. mjskit says

    October 31, 2014 at 2:44 am

    Your presentation is gorgeous and your dish is comfort food reinvented! Tomorrow night we going to have the second half of a roast chicken and I was sitting here this what to serve with it. Now I know. I have everything for your mushroom gravy and grits! Can’t wait to sink my teeth into this combination of goodness. Thanks Bill!

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    • Bill Harris says

      October 31, 2014 at 11:15 am

      Thank you, MJ. I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  8. Foodiewife says

    October 30, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    When I saw this photo, I gasped. Wow, this is spectacular to behold. The first time I tried Southern grits, for breakfast, I was a little underwhelmed (this was in Louisiana). Fast forward to today, and I’m with you on savory grits. Polenta? Grits? Are they the same or different? I really don’t know. Anytime Parm is added I’m so there. This looks fabulous, Bill.

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    • Bill Harris says

      October 30, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      Thank you so much, Debby! I’ve always said Polenta is a fancy Italian name from grits. It’s all the same thing in my book. Thanks for dropping by!

      Reply
  9. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says

    October 30, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    Looks so delicious! Had to pin to my dinner recipes to try!

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