Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast in 30 Minutes (Print Version)
Creamy garlic parmesan chicken breast recipe with tender chicken in rich, garlicky sauce. Ready in 30 minutes for easy weeknight dinners.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Italian
Dietary: Gluten-Free
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 -
1 cup heavy cream
03 -
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
→ Flavor Boosters
04 -
6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
05 -
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
06 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Cooking Essentials
07 -
3 tablespoons butter
08 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Finishing Touches
09 -
Fresh parsley for garnish
10 -
Extra parmesan for serving
# Instructions:
01 -
Pound chicken breasts to 3/4 inch thickness and season generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
02 -
Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
03 -
Add remaining butter to same pan and cook minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant but not brown.
04 -
Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
05 -
Remove from heat and gradually whisk in grated parmesan until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
06 -
Return chicken to pan and warm through for 2-3 minutes, spooning sauce over top. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
Always remove pan from heat before adding parmesan to prevent grainy sauce.
02 -
Stores in fridge for 3 days—reheat gently with splash of cream to restore texture.
03 -
Chicken thighs work great too and are more forgiving if you overcook slightly.
04 -
Save pasta water if serving over noodles to thin sauce to perfect consistency.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
Large skillet
02 -
meat mallet
03 -
measuring cups
04 -
whisk
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 485 kcal
Total Fat: 32 g
Total Carbohydrate: 4 g
Protein: 45 g