Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast
A comforting dish of juicy chicken breasts in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Saucing
- 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 the chicken breasts in half horizontally or pound them for even thickness.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add seasoned chicken.
- Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat, add butter to the skillet, and melt before adding minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to deglaze the skillet, scraping up brown bits.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese and allow it to simmer until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet, simmering for 2-3 minutes in the sauce.
Notes
Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes; great with steamed veggies or salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg