Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast
A sumptuous yet simple dish featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 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 skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Coat the chicken in the creamy sauce.
- Simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and reduce the cheese slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 165mg