Description
This creamy garlic parmesan chicken skillet is a quick and satisfying one-pan meal with tender seared chicken in a rich, garlicky cheese sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed summer dinners.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams.
3. Add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden; remove and set aside.
4. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Season the sauce with dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to taste.
7. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and chicken reaches 165°F.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve directly from the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 120
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