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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
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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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