Description
A heartwarming Garlic Parmesan Chicken that features tender chicken coated in a creamy sauce bursting with garlic and nutty Parmesan flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown and the internal temperature reads 165°F (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Set the chicken aside on a plate to rest.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until simmering; add the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with pasta, rice, or veggies.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. Ensure to rest the chicken before slicing for juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken, creamy chicken, Italian chicken recipes, comfort food, dinner recipes