Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast is a delightful dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen in just 30 minutes. This easy recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich and creamy garlic parmesan sauce that elevates any weeknight dinner. With its savory notes and silky texture, this dish is perfect for family meals or impressing guests at dinner parties. Plus, it’s low-carb and made in one skillet, making cleanup a breeze!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally or pound them to an even thickness. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for about 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet. Lower the heat, add butter and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Stir in Parmesan cheese and let simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes to coat with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 150mg