Description
This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe is a deliciously rich and flavorful dish that’s quick and easy to make. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when entertaining guests, it features tender seared chicken breasts smothered in a luscious garlic cream sauce with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Ready in just 30 minutes, it pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner pieces. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat the Skillet: Add olive oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the pan to heat for a few minutes until the butter melts and the oil shimmers.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear the chicken pieces for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and place it on a plate, tent loosely with foil to keep warm, and turn off the heat.
- Make the Sauce Base: Turn heat back to medium-high. Sprinkle the flour and minced garlic into the hot skillet. Stir continuously and cook for about one minute until the raw flour taste is gone.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth or white wine, whisking constantly until the flour dissolves and the liquid reduces by half, thickening slightly.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, and let it simmer gently for a few minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency. Lower the heat if it starts to boil vigorously. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken and any juices from the plate back into the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is pounded thin or sliced lengthwise to cook evenly and quickly.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream but expect a thinner sauce.
- Use dry white wine if you want a more complex flavor; chicken broth works well as a non-alcoholic option.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, rice, or pasta.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken & Poultry
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Garlic Chicken, Parmesan Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner, Cream Sauce Chicken
