Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 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 chicken breasts in half horizontally or pound them to an even thickness.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken until golden, about 4–5 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and lower the heat, add butter and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to deglaze the skillet, then add Parmesan cheese and simmer until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 2–3 minutes.
Notes
Pairs well with garlic mashed potatoes or a fresh green salad. Adjust creaminess with chicken broth if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 32g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 180mg