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Creamy Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken – A Luxuriously Rich Dish!

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This indulgent chicken dish features tender, juicy chicken coated in a buttery garlic cream sauce with Parmesan cheese. It’s perfect over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice, making it a hearty and comforting meal!

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes

⏳ Cook Time: 20 minutes

⏱ Total Time: 30 minutes

🍽 Servings: 4

🔥 Calories per Serving: ~520

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 🍗 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🌶️ ½ tsp black pepper
  • 🥄 ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 🌿 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 🛢 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce:

  • 🧈 3 tbsp butter
  • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 🥛 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 🧀 ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice (for brightness)
  • 🌿 ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
  • 🌿 Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Season & Cook the Chicken:

  • Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter.
  • Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
  • Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until smooth.

3️⃣ Combine & Simmer:

  • Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
  • Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is thickened.

4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice!

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Rich, creamy, and full of buttery garlic flavor!
✔️ Easy one-pan meal – minimal cleanup!
✔️ Pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or veggies.
✔️ Restaurant-quality dish made at home!

🔥 Helpful Tips

✅ Want a lighter version? Swap heavy cream for half-and-half.
✅ Make it spicy by adding extra red pepper flakes or Cajun seasoning.

Enjoy your Creamy Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken—a decadent, flavorful dish that’s perfect for any night! 🍗🧄🧈🧀 Let me know if you need more delicious recipes! 😊