Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

ByMariaEline

Tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce make this an easy and comforting dinner. Serve it with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • ¾ cup (75 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  7. Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it.
  9. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4