PrintCreamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
A quick and comforting chicken dinner with a rich white sauce, perfect for picky eaters. Serve it over pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 cup fresh spinach, 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper. If using, stir in spinach and mushrooms and cook until spinach wilts and mushrooms are tender.
- Serve immediately over your favorite pasta or rice.
Notes
- For extra creamy sauce, ensure your Parmesan cheese melts completely before serving.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- This dish pairs well with a simple side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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