Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skillet
A one-pan chicken dinner featuring seared chicken breasts finished in a smooth garlic parmesan cream sauce, designed for controlled flavor, balanced richness, and reliable skillet cooking.
Equipment
- Large heavy-bottom skillet
- Tongs
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, optional
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter, and allow it to melt gently.
- Add sliced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until softened and fragrant, without browning.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring to release browned bits, and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Lower heat and stir in parmesan cheese gradually until smooth.
- Stir in Italian seasoning.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer briefly until warmed through.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce. Reheat gently over low heat to maintain texture.