Description
Garlic butter parmesan chicken delivers pure comfort right to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Tender chicken breasts get dressed up in a rich, cheesy sauce that makes weeknight meals feel special without complicated cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 3 Chicken breast
Dairy and Cream:
- ½ Cup Parmesan
- ¼ Cup Heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 Garlic cloves
- ¼ Cup Chicken broth
- 3 Tablespoons Lemon juice
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Sprig Thyme
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts under cool water. Pat completely dry with paper towels. Sprinkle ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and ½ tsp paprika across both sides. Massage seasonings into meat thoroughly.
- Heat large skillet over high heat. Melt 2 tbsp butter until it bubbles. Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into hot pan. Sear for 5 minutes until golden brown on first side.
- Flip chicken and cook additional 5 minutes on reverse side. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer chicken to clean plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low. Add 4 grated garlic cloves, ¼ cup chicken broth, and ¼ cup heavy cream. Stir ingredients together smoothly.
- Sprinkle ½ cup Parmesan cheese into sauce. Whisk continuously until cheese melts completely. Add 3 tbsp lemon juice and 1 spring fresh thyme.
- Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce generously over meat. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and chicken to absorb flavors.
- Remove thyme spring before serving. Plate chicken and drizzle remaining creamy sauce on top.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry thoroughly to ensure a crisp, golden exterior when searing.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F for safe cooking without overdrying.
- For a lighter version, swap butter with olive oil and use skinless chicken breasts.
- Thick chicken breasts may require slightly longer cooking time, so adjust heat and duration carefully.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 471 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 461 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 146 mg