Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken in the skillet until golden on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the pan.
- Create the creamy sauce by stirring in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Season the sauce with Italian seasoning.
- Simmer the chicken in the sauce for another 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute half the heavy cream with milk. Adjust seasoning to taste and consider adding red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 58g
- Saturated Fat: 36g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg