Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast
A rich, flavorful chicken dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts simmered in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect comfort food for weeknights or special occasions.
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Wooden spoon or whisk
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Meat mallet
Materials
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken – Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the chicken – Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce – In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, whisking until smooth.
- Season and thicken – Add more salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine – Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer 2–3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve – Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with evaporated milk.
Boneless chicken thighs may be used instead of chicken breasts.
Add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.