Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skillet is a rich one pan dinner made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a smooth garlic parmesan cream sauce. This easy skillet chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers bold flavor with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6 ounces each
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water optional
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
4. Reduce heat to medium low and stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Stir in freshly grated parmesan gradually until melted. Add cornstarch slurry if a thicker sauce is desired and simmer until slightly thickened.
6. Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top and simmer 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture.
Do not boil the cream to prevent separation.
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of broth or cream when reheating to loosen the sauce.
Chicken thighs can be substituted; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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