Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is one of those recipes that looks incredibly impressive but comes together in just 30 minutes. Pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a luxurious garlic parmesan cream sauce — the kind you want to eat with a spoon straight from the pan.

It is the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with a chunk of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that sauce.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Restaurant quality at home — rich, creamy, garlicky sauce in 30 minutes
• One pan — less dishes, more time to enjoy
• Family favorite — kids and adults both love it
• Versatile — pairs with pasta, rice, potatoes, or bread

Key Ingredients

Chicken breasts — pounded to even thickness so they cook evenly. Heavy cream gives the sauce its silky body. Fresh parmesan — always grate it yourself, bagged varieties do not melt as smoothly. Garlic — 4 cloves minimum, do not hold back.

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Tips for the Best Result

• Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for consistent cooking
• Use freshly grated parmesan — it melts much smoother
• Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer to prevent it from breaking
• Let the chicken rest 3 minutes before serving to stay juicy

Serving Suggestions

Serve over fettuccine, fluffy white rice, or mashed potatoes. A simple green salad on the side balances the richness perfectly.

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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Recipe by SeeMeCook

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories

520

kcal

Total time

30

minutes

Juicy pan-seared chicken in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce. Ready in 30 minutes — tastes like a restaurant, made at home.

Ingredients

• For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• For the Sauce:

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 cup chicken broth

• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Fresh parsley to garnish

Directions

• Season chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper on both sides.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
• In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
• Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Add heavy cream and Italian seasoning.
• Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 3-4 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
• Stir in parmesan until fully melted and smooth.
• Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer 2 more minutes.
• Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve over pasta or with crusty bread.