Description
Make this easy, creamy garlic parmesan chicken in a skillet for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch thick pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat with the creamy sauce.
- Cook for 2 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or with steamed vegetables like broccoli or green beans.
- For a brighter flavor, add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice with the heavy cream.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding the chicken back.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 140