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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

  • Author: Daniel Reed
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a rich skillet dinner made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a silky garlic cream sauce loaded with parmesan cheese. This easy 30-minute comfort food recipe delivers bold flavor with simple ingredients and is perfect for weeknight meals or cozy family dinners. Serve it with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the creamy garlic parmesan sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder
  2. 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  3. 3. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and remove from skillet
  4. 4. Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet
  5. 5. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant
  6. 6. Pour in chicken broth and scrape browned bits from the pan
  7. 7. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes
  8. 8. Whisk in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth
  9. 9. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top
  10. 10. Simmer 5–7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F
  11. 11. Finish with parsley, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes before serving

Notes

  • Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture
  • Pound chicken breasts slightly so they cook evenly
  • Deglazing the skillet adds deep flavor to the sauce
  • Lower the heat before adding cream to prevent curdling
  • Let the sauce simmer gently instead of boiling
  • Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables
  • Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg

Keywords: creamy garlic parmesan chicken, garlic parmesan chicken skillet, creamy chicken dinner

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