Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast
A creamy and garlicky chicken dish that’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
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
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets or pound them to an even thickness. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Lower the heat of the skillet, then add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Create the creamy mixture: Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to deglaze the pan. Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer until it thickens slightly.
- Combine and heat: Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes so the chicken can absorb some of the creamy goodness.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream or use dairy-free alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg