Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken delivers comfort straight to your dinner table with tender chicken smothered in a ridiculously rich sauce. Weeknight dinners become seriously delicious when this cheesy masterpiece lands on your plate.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Cooking Liquids and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F, ensuring the pan is evenly warmed.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper on both sides of 4 chicken breasts, coating them thoroughly.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into hot skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes until a golden-brown crust develops on the first side.
- Flip chicken breasts and cook an additional 5-6 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, keeping the delicious browned bits in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into skillet, stirring continuously to incorporate the garlic and pan drippings.
- Sprinkle 1 cup grated parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning into the cream, whisking until sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, gently nestling each piece into the creamy sauce and simmering for 2-3 minutes to reheat and blend flavors.
- Spoon generous amounts of sauce over each chicken breast before serving hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Check chicken doneness by using a meat thermometer, aiming for an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Flatten chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking to ensure uniform and faster cooking.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk and reduce the parmesan quantity.
- Fresh garlic provides the best flavor, so avoid using pre-minced jarred garlic if possible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg