Golden, garlicky, and unbelievably creamy — this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is the easy family dinner everyone asks for on repeat. Tender seared chicken breasts are nestled into a velvety garlic parmesan sauce that’s rich without being heavy, and the whole thing comes together in one skillet in about 30 minutes. Serve it over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread for scooping up every last drop.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs)
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear until golden: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Soften the garlic: Lower the heat to medium, add the remaining butter and the minced garlic. Cook 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Build the sauce base: Sprinkle in the flour and whisk for 30 seconds, then slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Make it creamy: Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Bring it together: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld.
- Finish and serve: Stir in the lemon juice if using, shower with parsley, and serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Pro tip: Pound the thicker end of each chicken breast to an even thickness before searing so they cook at the same rate and stay juicy.
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Estimated nutrition per serving: 480 calories, 43g protein, 8g carbs, 30g fat.
