Description
A recipe for pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a rich, savory garlic cream sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken breast lightly in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the broth simmer and reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low. Whisk in the 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the garlic sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer the cream mixture for an extra 2-3 minutes before adding the cheese.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if desired; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or with steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 140