Description
Garlic Parmesan chicken is a creamy, savory dish made with tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic parmesan sauce. The creamy sauce, infused with garlic, butter, and parmesan cheese, elevates the chicken, making it a perfect dish for weeknights or special occasions. This recipe is quick and easy, making it a favorite for those who love rich, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the garlic parmesan chicken with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add more chicken broth or a splash of milk to reach the desired consistency.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg