Description
A quick and easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skillet, enveloped in a creamy sauce and loaded with flavor, perfect for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken in a single layer. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken once golden brown and add garlic and butter to the skillet.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a gentle simmer, then add Parmesan cheese and herbs.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce and simmering for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap heavy cream for half-and-half. Use shrimp or vegetables for a different take.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg