Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken covered in a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by slicing each breast in half horizontally or pounding to an even thickness. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat, add butter to the skillet, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stir to deglaze the pan, and add Parmesan cheese. Allow the mixture to simmer and thicken slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and well coated.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half. This recipe can also be adapted using shrimp or mushrooms instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, garlic, parmesan, weeknight dinner, Italian, family meal