Description
A creamy, savory, and quick one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich garlic parmesan sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 6–8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Pound to even 1/2-inch thickness if necessary.
- Heat olive oil and half the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until sauce begins to thicken.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken and accumulated juices to the skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken and let sit for 1-2 minutes to reheat. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan to ensure proper searing. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. If using salted butter, reduce added salt. The sauce will thicken as it cools; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth or cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One chicken breast w
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: one skillet dinner, garlic parmesan chicken, easy weeknight meals, creamy chicken recipe, quick dinner, gluten-free dinner