Description
Indulge in this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skillet for a satisfying and flavorful meal. Tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich and creamy sauce with the perfect blend of garlic and Parmesan flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic in the skillet, then add cream and broth. Simmer and stir in Parmesan, seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Add spinach if desired.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
