Description
Ready for a weeknight dinner that tastes like a gourmet meal? This Ultimate Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is your answer. Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts are smothered in a rich, velvety garlic Parmesan sauce that comes together in one skillet. It’s a quick dinner idea, a perfect easy recipe for creamy chicken lovers, and one of those delicious food ideas you’ll crave again and again. Whether you’re searching for a satisfying dinner idea, a creamy chicken dish, or a low-carb comfort meal—this easy recipe delivers on every level.
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
5. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits.
7. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
8. Add Parmesan and Italian seasoning, stirring until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly.
9. Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it.
10. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Let the chicken come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even doneness.
Freshly grated Parmesan is a must for a smooth, creamy sauce—skip the pre-shredded stuff.
To reheat leftovers, warm slowly over low heat with a splash of broth or cream to refresh the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, easy dinner, garlic Parmesan chicken, low carb recipe, one pan dinner