Description
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests, it’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it!
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to bubble gently.
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a little more chicken broth or cream.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let everything simmer together for about 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to soak up the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot with your choice of sides like pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for best results. Fresh minced garlic is preferred, but garlic powder can be used in a pinch. Adjust the creaminess of the sauce to your liking, and feel free to add other ingredients like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor.