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! 😊
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