Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken: A Comforting Indulgence at Home
A creamy and flavorful chicken dish perfect for home indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Add chicken back to the skillet, coating with the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Serve it over pasta or with steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg