Description
Succulent Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken blends Italian flavors with comforting home cooking. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, garlicky sauce promise a delightful dinner that brings warmth and satisfaction to the table.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs (6 oz or 170 g)
- 2 tbsps olive oil or unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 45 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Generously coat chicken with a harmonious blend of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring comprehensive coverage on both sides.
- Searing Surface: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating an ideal golden-brown cooking environment for the chicken.
- Chicken Cooking: Sizzle chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side, achieving a caramelized exterior while confirming internal temperature reaches 165F/74C, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Sauce Foundation: In the same skillet, melt butter and introduce minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to bloom for 1-2 minutes before deglazing with chicken broth to capture pan-rendered flavors.
- Sauce Development: Reduce heat and incorporate heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes, stirring until the mixture transforms into a silky, luxurious sauce.
- Final Integration: Return chicken to the skillet, gently immersing it in the creamy sauce and allowing flavors to harmonize for 3-4 minutes.
- Presentation: Garnish with fresh parsley, creating a vibrant visual and aromatic finish, then serve immediately with the velvety sauce generously coating each piece of chicken.
Notes
Optimize Chicken Seasoning: Use freshly ground black pepper and high-quality garlic powder for maximum flavor depth and aromatic intensity.
Control Cooking Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior without burning the chicken, creating a crispy seal that locks in moisture.
Prevent Sauce Separation: Reduce heat when adding cream and cheese, stirring constantly to create a smooth, silky sauce that coats the chicken evenly without curdling.
Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut cream for lower-fat versions, and use gluten-free alternatives like almond flour for coating to accommodate different dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg