PrintEasy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skillet
Make this satisfying Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken in one skillet. It uses simple ingredients to create a rich, flavorful sauce perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or pounded to ½ inch thickness
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the broth simmer and reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chili flakes, if using. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Taste the sauce and add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
- Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to heat the chicken through and allow it to absorb the sauce flavor.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. This pairs well with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a quicker weeknight meal, consider this recipe as part of your overall meal planning strategy instead of relying on meal delivery companies.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to the sauce when you add the heavy cream.
- To make this dish even more comforting, serve it over cooked pasta or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 140