Description
Whipping up Garlic Parmesan Chicken delivers pure comfort straight to your dinner table. Tender chicken draped in a luxurious sauce makes your evening meal feel wonderfully special.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry 2 chicken breasts with paper towels. Sprinkle 12 teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder across both sides of the meat.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat (375°F). Carefully place seasoned chicken into hot oil. Cook precisely 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate. Reduce skillet temperature to medium (350°F). Melt 3 tablespoons butter and immediately add 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for exactly 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour 12 cup chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet. Whisk continuously to blend smoothly. Stir in 34 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 12 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and optional 12 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Allow sauce to simmer at medium heat (325°F) for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Gently spoon sauce over each piece, ensuring complete coverage. Simmer 2-3 minutes to reheat chicken thoroughly.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and creamy.
Notes
- Pat the chicken thoroughly to ensure a crisp exterior and even seasoning, which helps the spices adhere better.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches 165°F internally, guaranteeing safe and perfectly cooked protein without drying it out.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk and reduce butter quantity to cut calories without losing flavor.
- When making this dish gluten-free, confirm your chicken broth and Parmesan cheese are certified gluten-free to maintain recipe integrity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg