Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast
A luxurious yet simple dish featuring perfectly seared chicken breasts in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally or pound to an even thickness and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to low, add butter, and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream to deglaze the pan, then add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until thickened.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes until heated through and coated.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in Italian dressing or add red pepper flakes for a hint of heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg