Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a comforting dish that elevates any meal with its rich flavors and creamy texture. Tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a velvety garlic Parmesan sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to savor every last drop of this delicious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering all items needed.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and butter until bubbly. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt another tablespoon of butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream while scraping any bits off the bottom of the pan; stir in Parmesan cheese and dried herbs until combined and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, and let simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 144mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, consider adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce. For a lighter option, substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stovetop.