Description
Indulge in a decadent and flavorful Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skillet for dinner. This dish features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich and creamy Parmesan sauce with hints of garlic and Italian seasoning. It’s a simple yet elegant meal that is sure to impress your family or guests.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until creamy.
- Combine and simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine when deglazing the pan.
- This dish pairs perfectly with pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter version of the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg