Description
Garlic parmesan chicken delivers bold, savory flavor with every forkful. Creamy sauce keeps the chicken tender and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Slice 2 large chicken breasts in half lengthwise, creating 4 thinner pieces. Sprinkle ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp Italian seasoning evenly across all surfaces of your chicken.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place seasoned chicken into hot oil, cooking each side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium and melt 3 tbsp butter in the same pan. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour ¼ cup chicken broth into skillet, scraping up caramelized bits from bottom of pan. Immediately whisk in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ tsp onion powder, and ½ tsp red pepper flakes.
- Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously until mixture thickens and becomes smooth. Gently return chicken to skillet, coating each piece generously with sauce.
- Continue simmering for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure chicken is heated through and sauce clings perfectly. Sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley and extra Parmesan over the top before serving.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts evenly to ensure consistent cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F for safe, perfectly cooked protein.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk and reduce cheese quantity.
- Let the sauce simmer gently to develop rich flavors without scorching or separating the cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 722 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 14400 mg
- Fat: 62 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 59 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg