Description
A rich and creamy chicken dish with garlic and Parmesan that promises to elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start by placing your chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use the meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound them to an even thickness, about 1 inch. Season both sides with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a heavy-duty skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Create the sauce: Lower the heat to medium, add butter to the same skillet, then add minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan, then let simmer for about 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning, then let simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Gradually whisk in the Parmesan cheese.
- Combine and serve: Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top and simmering gently for an additional 2–3 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Make ahead tips and cooking alternatives provided. Customize with your choice of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, garlic, parmesan, comfort food, easy recipe