Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a decadent garlic parmesan sauce, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Chicken:
Sauce:
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, then stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and simmer: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Delicious served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the sauce.
- You can opt for a lighter version with half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
