Creamy Garlic Chicken (Printable View)

Tender chicken in rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce ready in 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs)

→ Vegetables

02 - 5 large garlic cloves, minced
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Spices & Seasonings

05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

→ Dairy

08 - 2 tablespoons butter
09 - ¾ cup heavy cream
10 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Miscellaneous

11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth

# How To Make It:

01 - Season both sides of each chicken breast generously with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Press the seasoning gently into the meat to ensure even distribution.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion becomes translucent and garlic releases its fragrance without browning.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow liquid to simmer for 2 minutes, reducing slightly to concentrate flavors.
05 - Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk continuously until cheese melts completely and sauce becomes smooth and velvety. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until sauce coats the back of a spoon.
06 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until chicken is heated through and flavors meld. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce develops this incredible restaurant-quality richness in under 10 minutes
  • Everything happens in one pan, so you get maximum flavor with minimum cleanup
  • Its fancy enough for date night but simple enough for a Tuesday
02 -
  • Don't rush the garlic and onion step, burning garlic creates bitterness that ruins the entire dish
  • Let the sauce simmer gently rather than boil, or the cream might separate and become grainy
03 -
  • Warm your cream slightly before adding it to prevent shocking the sauce
  • Grate your own Parmesan rather than buying pre-grated for better melting

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