# Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a pure weeknight comfort dish featuring golden pan-seared chicken simmered in a rich, velvety garlic parmesan sauce that’s creamy, cheesy, and completely irresistible.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
4. Remove chicken and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
6. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, ensuring it doesn't brown.
7. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
8. Stir in Italian seasoning.
9. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
10. Add parmesan and stir until melted and thickened.
11. Return chicken to the skillet.
12. Spoon sauce over the top of the chicken.
13. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick.
14. Serve hot with extra parmesan on top.

## 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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CTDU5tLAC/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/eeb927ad-c7ce-4d68-8bb5-95b76100053c
- Extracted: 2026-02-27

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