Description
This creamy garlic parmesan chicken recipe combines tender chicken breast with a silky sauce of heavy cream, grated parmesan, and aromatic garlic. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The dish delivers rich, comforting flavor while staying simple with pantry staples, making it an ideal go‑to for families seeking a satisfying, restaurant‑style chicken dinner at home. Serve with pasta or bread to soak up the sauce, and top with parmesan for a rich finish!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Sear chicken 6‑7 minutes per side until golden; set aside.
- Reduce heat, add minced garlic, sauté 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream, simmer, then stir in parmesan until melted.
- Return chicken to pan, coat with sauce, simmer 2 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a lower‑fat version
- replace half the cream with low‑fat milk. Freshly grated parmesan yields the smoothest sauce. Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken Breast
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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