Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Chicken:
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 smaller ones)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for searing)
For the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
4 cloves garlic, minced (or more if you love garlic!)
1 cup heavy cream (or cooking cream)
½ cup chicken broth
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: 1 tbsp cream cheese (for extra richness)
Fresh parsley or spinach (for garnish)
🔪 Step-by-Step Method
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them in half horizontally to make cutlets. This helps them cook more evenly.
Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Let them rest for 10 minutes while you prep your sauce ingredients.
Step 2: Sear the Chicken
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat olive oil or butter over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F / 74°C).
Once done, transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Step 3: Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. If needed, add a touch more oil or butter.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds, until fragrant (be careful not to burn it).
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom—this adds tons of flavor.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and (optionally) cream cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. You can adjust the consistency by adding more broth (to thin) or simmering longer (to thicken).
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