Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skillet

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  2. 2Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. 3Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  4. 4Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. 5Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. 6Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. 7Sear chicken 4 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  8. 8Sear chicken 4 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  9. 9Sear chicken 4 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  10. 10In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  11. 11In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  12. 12In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
  13. 13Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  14. 14Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  15. 15Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  16. 16Add Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Stir until sauce thickens, about 3 5 minutes.
  17. 17Add Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Stir until sauce thickens, about 3 5 minutes.
  18. 18Add Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Stir until sauce thickens, about 3 5 minutes.
  19. 19Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
  20. 20Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
  21. 21Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
  22. 22Simmer 5 7 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  23. 23Simmer 5 7 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  24. 24Simmer 5 7 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  25. 25Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
  26. 26Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
  27. 27Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

large skillet

Tips

  • Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice to soak up the creamy sauce.
  • Add roasted broccoli or green beans for a complete meal.