Creamy Garlic Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken in rich garlic-parmesan cream sauce, ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs)
→ Vegetables
02 - 5 large garlic cloves, minced
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
→ Spices & Seasonings
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mixed dried herbs)
→ Dairy
08 - 2 tablespoons butter
09 - ¾ cup (6 fluid ounces) heavy cream
10 - ½ cup (about 2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
→ Miscellaneous
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - ½ cup (4 fluid ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
# How-To Steps:
01 - Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic to skillet; sauté 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from pan bottom. Simmer 2 minutes.
05 - Whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Simmer gently 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Return chicken to skillet, coating in sauce. Simmer 3-5 minutes to meld flavors. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce comes together so quickly youll think you must have skipped something
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
- One skillet means zero cleanup stress
02 -
- Heavy cream can separate if boiled too vigorously, keep the sauce at a gentle simmer
- Thinner chicken breasts cook faster than thick ones, adjust cooking time accordingly
03 -
- Pound thicker parts of chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking
- Grate your own Parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture