Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a delectable dish that elevates tender chicken breasts with a rich, velvety garlic parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this easy-to-make recipe guarantees satisfaction in every bite. The irresistible combination of flavors and creamy texture will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, lower heat and sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release flavor bits. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it is coated in the sauce. Simmer for about five minutes.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley, drizzling any sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 150mg