Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a rich, savory dish that brings together tender, seasoned chicken breasts with a luxurious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s comforting, elegant, and incredibly satisfying.

🧾 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter

For the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce:

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season the Chicken

• Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
• Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

2. Sear the Chicken

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
• Add chicken breasts and sear for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.
• Remove chicken and set aside.

3. Make the Sauce

• In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
• Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Simmer the sauce for 5–7 minutes until it thickens slightly.

4. Add Spinach (Optional)

• Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

5. Return Chicken to Skillet

• Add the seared chicken back to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for another 3–4 minutes to warm through and meld the flavors.

6. Garnish and Serve

• Garnish with fresh parsley.
• Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a full meal.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Garlic bread or crusty French baguette
• Roasted vegetables or steamed broccoli
• A light green salad with vinaigrette

📝 Tips & Variations

• Swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
• Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce for extra depth.
• For a low-carb option, serve with cauliflower mash or zoodles.
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Enjoy this decadent and creamy dish that's bursting with flavor — perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a cozy night at home.

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

A rich, savory dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a luxurious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 550

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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For the Chicken

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• to taste Salt and pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter

For the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 cups fresh spinach (optional) Can be added for extra nutrition
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method

 

Preparation

1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
2. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

Cooking

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
2. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.
3. Remove chicken and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
6. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
7. Simmer the sauce for 5–7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
8. Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
9. Add the seared chicken back to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for another 3–4 minutes to warm through and meld the flavors.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 40gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

For variations, swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs for extra juiciness, or add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce for extra depth. For a low-carb option, serve with cauliflower mash or zoodles. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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