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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for impressing dinner guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Plates
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 breasts chicken use thin cuts for quicker cooking
  • Salt essential for enhancing the chicken's natural flavor
  • Pepper freshly ground adds a nice kick
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream this creates a rich and luscious base
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese provides a salty, nutty flavor
  • 4 cloves garlic minced garlic infuses the sauce with incredible aroma
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil helps to achieve a perfect sear on the chicken
For Garnishing
  • Fresh parsley chopped, adds a pop of color and a fresh finish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

How to Make Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, ensuring it’s hot enough to give the chicken a sear. This should take about 2 minutes.
  2. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the chicken in the skillet until golden brown on both sides, roughly 5-7 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  6. Add heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
  9. Garnish the dish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.

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