Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a mouthwatering one-pan dish that promises to become a weeknight favorite. In just 30 minutes, you can savor tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich and velvety garlic parmesan sauce. This recipe not only delivers on flavor but also simplifies your cooking experience with minimal cleanup. Perfect for family dinners or date nights, it beautifully combines convenience and taste, making any meal feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 6 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and slice each horizontally into two fillets for even cooking.
- Season the fillets with salt and pepper, then lightly coat them in flour.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Sprinkle leftover flour into the pan, then gradually stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and parmesan cheese until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional few minutes until heated through. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 134mg
Keywords: For a lighter sauce, substitute some heavy cream with broth or milk. Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to enhance nutrition.