Description
A quick and easy weeknight dish featuring chicken breasts in a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half horizontally or pounded to 1/2-inch thickness)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley, for optional garnish
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally or pound to even thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook undisturbed until golden, about 4–5 minutes. Flip and cook another 4–5 minutes, until cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the skillet. When melted, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30–45 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and use a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits from the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan a little at a time. Let the sauce simmer until it thickens and becomes glossy, about 2–4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the breasts, and simmer for 2–3 minutes to warm through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For lighter sauce, use half-and-half with cornstarch. For dairy-free, consider cashew cream and nutritional yeast. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian