Ginny chicken is made with chicken cutlets, cheese, asparagus and gravy baked together for a super easy and impressive dinner.
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
Ginny's Chicken comes straight from my Food With Friends series, where I share recipes made by my real life friends and family. Today's dish is from our family friend Ginny, who has been making this chicken for years and swears it's the easiest crowd pleaser on earth. And guess what? She was 100% correct! It's tender, cheesy, fresh, and cozy gravy all at once and baked together into the kind of comfort food you don't forget. It's simple, nostalgic, and absolutely delicious - just like every great recipe passed down from a friend.
Not only does this delicious dinner look impressive, but it gives the impression that you worked all day in the kitchen. That couldn't be less true. This recipe is super easy to make and comes together in absolutely no time. Its the perfect thing to whip up on a busy weeknight. Since Ginny put me on to this incredible recipe, I've made it so many times that I've lost count. I hope you give this one a try because I know you'll love it, too!
Ingredients
Heres everything you'll need to make this delicious chicken dinner. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions in the recipe card below.
- Chicken Breast- A mild flavored protein that acts as the heart of the dish.
- Steamed Asparagus- A bright, crisp bite that balances the richness of the gravy.
- Seasoned Breadcrumbs- I love and used the brand 4C Breadcrumbs here. They add crunch, flavor and texture to the chicken
- Butter- Adds a rich buttery flavor and lots of golden brown color to the chicken
- Garlic- Minced or Jarred would both be ok to use. Infuses the earthy, garlicy flavor into the butter and chicken.
- Parmesan Cheese- Adds a salty, nutty layer of flavor
- Chicken Gravy- Savory and comforting and ties the whole dish together. I used Heinz brand for this recipe.
- White American Cheese- Melt in your mouth creaminess that coats the chicken and asparagus in that salty, buttery richness.
Instructions
Heres how to make this delicious chicken dinner. You can find the full ingredients list and instructions in the recipe card below.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Coat each of the chicken breast in seasoned breadcrumbs on both sides. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium high heat and add the garlic. Saute for one minute then add the chicken and brown it on both sides.
Note: You can add a little more butter if needed.
Once the chicken breast is done, remove them from the pan and add them side by side to a large baking sheet. Sprinkle each piece with Parmesan cheese and add a half a slice-full silice of white American cheese to the top.
Note: Get the White American cheese from the deli section of your grocery store and avoid the pre sliced, plastic packaged ones. It will taste and melt much better.
Top the cheese with 3 pieces of steamed asparagus and another slice-half a slice of American cheese.
Note: Add a full slice of cheese to larger chicken breasts.
In the same pan that you browned the chicken breast in, add the can of chicken gravy over medium high heat. Stir it into the butter and scrape the pan to lift up any browned breadcrumb bits.
Spoon the gravy evenly over each piece of chicken and bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
What Can I Serve This With?
We love eating this chicken over some Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes or French Onion Rice. A nice side salad and some Homemade Garlic Bread would go wonderfully with this, too.
Can I Steam The Asparagus In The Microwave?
Yes, you can! Just place the trimmed asparagus into a microwave safe dish with 2-3 tbs of water. Cover the dish with a microwave safe plate or plastic wrap (leaving a small hole for a vent) and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until bright and tender.
Can I Substitute The American Cheese?
Technically, yes, you can substitute the white American cheese here in this recipe but I highly recommend giving it a try as is first. The American cheese gives it such a nice flavor. If you still want to try something different, Provolone, mozzarella or white cheddar would all be great alternatives.
Storage
Let the chicken cool completely and place it into an air tight container. It can last in the refrigerator for up to three days. This can be frozen, also. Just place it into a freezer safe air tight container and it can last for up to three months.
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Ginny's Chicken
Ingredients
- 8 Chicken Breasts, thinly sliced
- 24 Stalks Asparagus, steamed
- 3 Tbs Garlic, chopped
- 12 Oz Jar Chicken Gravy
- 1 Cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs
- 1 Stick Butter
- 8 Slices White American Cheese
- ½ Cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Coat each of the chicken breast in seasoned breadcrumbs on both sides. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium high heat and add the garlic. Saute for one minute then add the chicken and brown it on both sides.
- Once the chicken breast is done, remove them from the pan and add them side by side to a baking sheet. Sprinkle each piece with Parmesan cheese and add a half a slice of American cheese to the top.
- Top the cheese with 3 pieces of steamed asparagus and another half slice of American cheese.
- In the same pan that you browned the chicken breast in, add the can of chicken gravy over medium high heat. Stir it into the butter and scrape the pan to lift up any browned breadcrumb bits.
- Spoon the gravy evenly over each piece of chicken and bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
Other Easy Chicken Recipes
If you like super easy to make chicken recipes like this one, you have to try Chicken Divan, Cheesy Baked Caesar Chicken and Chicken And Stuffing Casserole.
Al Dente Diva says
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment that. I really appreciate it and hope that you love them
Carolanne mathis says
Thank you for sharing these amazing recipes! I cannot wait to try them on
My family.
Ann Marie Saydek says
What size jar of gravy?
Al Dente Diva says
Hello, if the chicken is thin, it probably will be cooked all the way through once it’s Brown at the same time but either way you can cook it till it’s brown and pop it in the oven because it will continue cooking in the oven
Katie says
Hi are you cooking the chicken completely in the skillet? Or only till it browns, and then finishing it in the oven?
Al Dente Diva says
Hi! There’s actually no egg wash. The instructions are correct ?
Paul says
Left out the detail that you need to coat the chicken in an egg wash before coating with breading. I knew to do it, but beginners might neglect this crucial step and have a bad result.
Anonymous says
Made this tonight and the whole family loved it. Thank you!!!
Anonymous says
I don’t steam the asparagus because it will get over cooked and stringy. Just throw it right on the chicken before the oven. I also use provolone cheese instead of American and I think that’s a way better substitute. This is a delicious dish and my fiancé requests it often.
Jodi says
Could you offer the name brand of the chicken gravy you used? What size jar? This looks really good so am looking forward to trying it. Thanks!