Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken: Indulgent and Easy Comfort Food
Delight in a rich and creamy garlic parmesan sauce enveloping tender chicken, perfect for an indulgent meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice for an hour before cooking.
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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