Description
A luxurious, protein-rich dish featuring tender chicken breasts, a silky garlic and Parmesan cream sauce, perfect for cozy dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. If breasts are uneven in thickness, gently pound to an even ¾–1-inch thickness for even cooking.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add chicken breasts (don’t crowd the pan) and sear 4–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Chicken will not be fully cooked through — remove to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant (don’t let it burn).
- Pour in ½ cup chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan with a wooden spoon. Let the broth reduce slightly for 1–2 minutes. Add a splash of white wine here and let it evaporate (optional).
- Stir in 1 cup heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then lower heat. Add ¼ cup grated Parmesan and whisk until melted and smooth. Simmer for 2–4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Simmer uncovered for another 5–8 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken, and serve immediately.
Notes
Pair with pasta, rice, or vegetables for a complete meal. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 56g
- Cholesterol: 130mg