Description

This dish features tender pan-seared chicken in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce that brings restaurant-quality comfort to your home. It’s simple to prepare yet delivers bold, savory flavors in under an hour.

Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

salt and black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic minced

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium high heat until sizzling.

3. Add chicken breasts and sear undisturbed for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden, then transfer to a plate and tent with foil.

4. Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds.

5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the browned bits from the pan.

6. Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.

7. Gradually whisk in parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.

8. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, cover, and simmer on low for 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through.

9. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: main course
Method: pan-searing
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 550
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 600
Fat: 38
Saturated Fat: 20
Unsaturated Fat: 15
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 0
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 150

Keywords: creamy garlic chicken, parmesan chicken, longhorn copycat, restaurant style chicken, garlic parmesan sauce, homemade comfort, weeknight dinner