Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breast – A Comforting, Flavor-Packed Skillet Dinner
A rich, creamy skillet chicken recipe made with garlic, Parmesan, and a touch of Italian herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved or pounded to even thickness)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp butter (plus more if needed)
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
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1 cup heavy cream
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¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
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In same pan, add more butter if needed. Sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).
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Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping brown bits.
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Stir in heavy cream, simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Gradually stir in Parmesan until smooth. Adjust seasoning.
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Return chicken to skillet and simmer 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
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Spoon sauce over chicken and serve with garnish if desired.
Notes
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Add sautéed spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for variety.
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For dairy-free: use coconut cream and nutritional yeast.
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Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days.