Description
This Garlic Parmesan Cream Chicken is a rich and creamy skillet dish featuring tender pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a flavorful Parmesan cream sauce infused with garlic. It’s a perfect easy weeknight dinner that pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Garnish
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to ensure balanced flavor throughout.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5–6 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the garlic butter: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned, releasing the garlic’s aroma into the butter.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to incorporate deep flavor into the sauce.
- Add cream and thicken: Stir in the heavy cream and optional garlic powder. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 3–4 minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
- Incorporate Parmesan: Gradually stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it melts smoothly into the sauce, creating a rich, creamy texture.
- Finish cooking chicken in sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for an additional 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking and the chicken reheats.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken for freshness and color. Serve the dish warm alongside pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a smoother, creamier sauce texture and better flavor.
- If the sauce becomes too thick while simmering, add a splash of chicken broth or heavy cream to loosen it.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a hearty and balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Italian-Inspired
