Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy garlic-parmesan sauce. This recipe delivers an irresistible flavor experience, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. With golden-brown seared chicken smothered in savory sauce, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Serve it alongside pasta or a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and reduce heat to low. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir continuously to combine.
- Mix in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and bake for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg