Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Printable Version)

Succulent chicken in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, all made in one pan for quick, satisfying dining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

→ Cooking Oils

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Aromatics

03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Seasonings

06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Herbs

08 - Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
03 - Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Pour heavy cream into the skillet, then add grated Parmesan. Stir continuously and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken to a silky consistency.
05 - Return chicken breasts to the pan, turning to coat in the sauce. Simmer gently for 2 minutes to heat chicken through and ensure even sauce coverage.
06 - Remove pan from heat. Garnish chicken with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under thirty minutes for easy weeknight satisfaction
  • One pan means minimal cleanup with plenty of flavor
  • Uses everyday ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Works year-round and feels special enough for guests
02 -
  • High in protein for a satisfying and filling meal
  • Sauce reheats beautifully for next-day lunches
  • Gluten free if you use pure Parmesan
03 -
  • If your chicken breasts are very thick flatten them with a mallet for even cooking and juicier results. Always start with garlic in a clean pan so it does not burn and turn bitter.
  • Grate Parmesan fresh for the creamiest smooth sauce. Preg rated cheeses often have anticaking agents that prevent melting.
  • Deglaze the pan after browning chicken scraping up every bit those browned pieces are pure flavor and make the sauce deep and rich.

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