Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal. Tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare sauce: Cook garlic in butter, add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, simmer briefly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan and a splash of white wine.
- Pair with pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
