Description
Juicy chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and smothered in a creamy, garlicky Parmesan sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, this one-skillet dish offers bold flavor and velvety richness with minimal effort.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Pat chicken dry; cut horizontally if thick. Season both sides with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and paprika
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden, transfer to plate
Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter, add garlic and sauté 30-60 seconds
Pour in broth, scraping up browned bits. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened
Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Return chicken to skillet, baste with sauce and simmer 1-2 minutes
Serve warm, spooning sauce generously over each breast
Notes
Use fresh Parmesan for optimal flavor
Chicken cutlets ensure even cooking
Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half for lighter texture
Sauce keeps well in fridge for 3-4 days
Optional: garnish with additional parsley when serving
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1/2 cup sauce
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg