Description
Garlic parmesan chicken delivers rich comfort straight from Italian kitchens, promising ultimate satisfaction. Succulent chicken breasts glazed with smooth parmesan sauce promise delightful dining perfection you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 6 ounces/170 grams each)
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil or unsalted butter
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 0.5 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with a blend of aromatic spices, ensuring both sides receive an even, flavorful dusting.
- Activate a skillet with olive oil or butter, creating a sizzling medium-high heat environment. Carefully place seasoned chicken into the pan, allowing each side to transform into a golden-brown masterpiece. Cook until the interior reaches a safe temperature, indicating perfect doneness. Transfer the chicken to a temporary resting plate.
- Utilize the same skillet’s remnant flavors by introducing minced garlic, releasing its fragrant essence. Pour chicken broth to deglaze, capturing the concentrated pan drippings. Lower the temperature and introduce heavy cream, creating a luxurious base. Incorporate Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes, whisking until the sauce achieves a silky, slightly thickened consistency.
- Reunite the cooked chicken with the velvety sauce, allowing it to gently bathe and absorb the rich, complex flavors. Let the components meld together briefly, creating a harmonious dish. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley as a vibrant finishing touch, elevating both visual appeal and herbaceous notes. Serve immediately while the sauce remains warm and inviting.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is evenly coated with seasonings for maximum flavor penetration.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown crust.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken is fully cooked without overdrying.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half.
- Gluten-free option: Check that chicken broth is certified gluten-free.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice lovers or mild palates.
- Fresh garlic provides more intense flavor compared to pre-minced jarred garlic.
- Allow sauce to simmer gently to prevent separation and maintain creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 61 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg