Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Succulent chicken breasts bathed in a rich, velvety garlic and parmesan sauce that transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into something special.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Cook them for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Gradually add the grated parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until melted and creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating with the sauce. Let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to reheat.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Make sure the chicken is at room temperature before cooking. For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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