Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

30 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. 2Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. 3Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. 4Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. 5Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. 6Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. 7Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
  8. 8Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
  9. 9Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
  10. 10Remove chicken and set aside.
  11. 11Remove chicken and set aside.
  12. 12Remove chicken and set aside.
  13. 13In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  14. 14In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  15. 15In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  16. 16Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, ensuring it doesn't brown.
  17. 17Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, ensuring it doesn't brown.
  18. 18Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, ensuring it doesn't brown.
  19. 19Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
  20. 20Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
  21. 21Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
  22. 22Stir in Italian seasoning.
  23. 23Stir in Italian seasoning.
  24. 24Stir in Italian seasoning.
  25. 25Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  26. 26Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  27. 27Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  28. 28Add parmesan and stir until melted and thickened.
  29. 29Add parmesan and stir until melted and thickened.
  30. 30Add parmesan and stir until melted and thickened.
  31. 31Return chicken to the skillet.
  32. 32Return chicken to the skillet.
  33. 33Return chicken to the skillet.
  34. 34Spoon sauce over the top of the chicken.
  35. 35Spoon sauce over the top of the chicken.
  36. 36Spoon sauce over the top of the chicken.
  37. 37Simmer for 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick.
  38. 38Simmer for 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick.
  39. 39Simmer for 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick.
  40. 40Serve hot with extra parmesan on top.
  41. 41Serve hot with extra parmesan on top.
  42. 42Serve hot with extra parmesan on top.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp 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
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper
  • Fresh parsley
  • Fresh parsley
  • Fresh parsley

Equipment

large skillet

Tips

  • Use freshly grated parmesan for smooth sauce
  • Don’t boil the cream — keep it gentle
  • Add spinach or mushrooms for variation
  • Sauce thickens as it rests