Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Delight
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Delight combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a luscious garlic and Parmesan cream sauce. This quick and easy dish offers rich, comforting flavors with a touch of elegance, perfect for weeknight dinners, entertaining guests, or meal prepping. Its creamy, cheesy, and garlicky sauce pairs beautifully with a variety of sides, making each bite a savory celebration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American-Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, taking care not to burn the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom. Stir in the heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, continuously stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece. Let it simmer gently for a few minutes so the flavors meld well. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken just before serving to add a fresh, vibrant contrast to the rich sauce.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken for even cooking and to prevent it from drying out.
- Don’t skip deglazing the pan to incorporate flavorful browned bits into the sauce.
- Grate your own Parmesan cheese for better melting and superior flavor.
- Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer or adding more broth or cream as needed.
- Fresh garlic offers a brighter, more robust flavor than garlic powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
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