Creamy Garlic Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken in rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in 35 minutes.

# What You 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 heavy cream
10 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 oz)

→ Miscellaneous

11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth

# How To Make It:

01 - Generously season both sides of each chicken breast with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, pressing the spices into the meat to ensure even coating.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the same skillet, sautéing for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and translucent, being careful not to burn the garlic.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow the liquid to simmer and reduce for 2 minutes, concentrating the flavors.
05 - Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and velvety. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and coating the back of a spoon.
06 - Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the chicken is heated through and flavors have melded. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce is velvety and luxurious, yet it comes together in minutes
  • Perfect for weeknight dinners but fancy enough for date night
02 -
  • Do not let the cream come to a rolling boil or it may separate
  • The sauce continues to thicken as it stands off the heat
03 -
  • Pound thicker chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking
  • Add white wine after the broth step for an extra layer of flavor

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