Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce—a comforting dish that combines juicy, seared chicken breasts with a rich, creamy garlic sauce infused with Parmesan and herbs. Perfect for family dinners or date nights, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress. Serve it over pasta or alongside crusty bread for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and dried herbs; let thicken for about 3 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and let simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce alongside pasta or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 160mg