Description
Savor the delightful flavors of the Best Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken. This dish features succulent chicken breasts seared to perfection and bathed in a rich garlic and parmesan cream sauce. Ideal for any occasion, it transforms an ordinary dinner into a culinary celebration. In just one pot, you can create a comforting meal that pairs beautifully with pasta or vegetables, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown but not fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from the skillet. In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, dried herbs, and Parmesan until well combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet, ensuring it's coated in sauce. Simmer on low for another 5 minutes until cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Transfer to plates or serve directly from the skillet, drizzling extra sauce over each piece.
- Pair with pasta, rice, or steamed veggies for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 134mg