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Garlic Parmesan Chicken

A creamy and flavorful chicken dish made with garlic and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a quick and comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Choose firm, pale-pink breasts.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Use mild extra-virgin olive oil for best flavor.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic gives the best aroma.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Choose full-fat for a silky texture.
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Grate fresh for better melting.
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to preference.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to preference.
  • for garnish Parsley Freshly chopped for color and taste.

Method
 

Cooking Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  3. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 20–40 seconds.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine, then add Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and smooth.
  3. Return chicken to the skillet and coat it in the sauce. Allow to simmer for 2–4 minutes until warmed through.
Serving
  1. Garnish with parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Notes

Adjust the heat level and herbs to personal preference. You can make it spicy by adding red pepper flakes, or use skinless chicken thigh fillets for more flavor.