Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken in One Pan
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a one-pan wonder that combines juicy chicken breasts with a velvety garlic-Parmesan sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner that feels gourmet but is effortlessly simple.
Equipment
- Large Skillet Oven-safe, 12-inch preferred
- Wooden Spoon For stirring the sauce
- Knife For chopping garlic and parsley
- Cutting Board For prepping ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken breasts Boneless, skinless
- Salt To taste
- Black pepper Freshly ground, to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive oil For searing
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes Optional, for heat
- 1 tbsp Butter For sautéing garlic
- Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken:
Pat chicken breasts dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper. - Sear the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside. - Sauté Garlic:
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. - Make the Sauce:
Pour in heavy cream, deglazing the pan. Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–5 minutes to thicken. - Combine:
Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken. Cover and simmer on low for 5–7 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). - Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot with your favorite side.
Notes
For a crisp finish, broil chicken for 2–3 minutes after simmering.
Add spinach or mushrooms to the sauce for extra texture and nutrition.
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Not recommended for freezing due to cream separation.
Add spinach or mushrooms to the sauce for extra texture and nutrition.
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Not recommended for freezing due to cream separation.