Creamy Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken – A Luxuriously Rich Dish!

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! 😊